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HG62 VEB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 VEB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 103,099 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 103,088 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,701 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 98,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,982 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,899 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 24 Jan 2020 73,055 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 71,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,844 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 35,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,695 miles

n/s o/s front and rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Nov 2015 24,695 miles

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

n/s o/s front and rear tyres wearing on inner and 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 VEB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

HG62 VEB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is HG62 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 VEB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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