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HG62 OUX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,544 mi
Last recorded173,544 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 OUX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 173,544 miles

Front Both headlights slight wetness in lens

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 167,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2023 157,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2023 157,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2022 146,966 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 146,966 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 131,971 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring items for inspection

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,361 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,503 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 113,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front 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 7 Dec 2018 93,579 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Offside Front OSF tyre has uneven wear 225/45/17

Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,595 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring items for inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,692 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 67,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OUX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OUX, 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.

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What year was HG62 OUX registered?

HG62 OUX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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