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HK62 ECF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,598 mi
Last recorded118,598 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK62 ECF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2025 118,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 107,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 107,532 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 97,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,337 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 87,287 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 77,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,635 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 70,577 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,674 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,340 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,765 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 49,765 miles

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

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

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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HK62 ECF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK62 ECF, 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 HK62 ECF registered?

HK62 ECF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is HK62 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK62 ECF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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