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HK62 EDC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,117 mi
Last recorded163,117 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 163,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 163,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 150,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,514 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Aug 2023 122,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,256 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,753 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven brake pad wear, across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 104,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,600 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front weak in damping effect

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.67mm (4.1.E.1)

covers obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas

Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front weak in damping effect

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.67mm (4.1.E.1)

covers obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,788 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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 EDC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EDC, 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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HK62 EDC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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