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HG62 RYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,966 mi
Last recorded78,966 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 RYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,966 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs corroded/slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing4/5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 74,449 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated PERISHED (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective NEAR SIDE Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED BELT CHECKED

Offside Front TYRE SCREW IN REPAIABLE

Fail 2 Dec 2024 74,449 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated PERISHED (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective NEAR SIDE Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED BELT CHECKED

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE SCREW IN REPAIABLE

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,146 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 69,146 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 64,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 64,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Steering rack guide block worn with play in

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack guide block slightly worn/ play in

Fail 23 Nov 2020 54,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack guide block slightly worn/ play in

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack guide block slightly worn/ play in

Pass 30 Nov 2018 42,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,535 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,946 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 15,260 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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 RYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

HG62 RYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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