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HG62 OPC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,142 mi
Last recorded174,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 OPC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 174,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 166,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 156,039 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside reg plate bulb working but dim

Pass 22 Nov 2023 141,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Small crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/phone holder

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2022 129,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrect fit? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/phone holder

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2021 115,874 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front DAYLIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 16 May 2019 100,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 100,308 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,159 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,159 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,886 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 68,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre worn/bald on the outer edge

OSF tyre worn/bald on the outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,949 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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HG62 OPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG62 OPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG62 OPC registered?

HG62 OPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is HG62 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 OPC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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