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HK62 EFA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,746 mi
Last recorded183,746 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK62 EFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 183,746 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 183,746 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 171,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 164,042 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 164,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 154,345 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 154,345 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 144,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 133,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,620 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,803 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim minor buckle inner egde (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim minor buckle inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 88,802 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked cracked inner egde (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low to low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckle inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front waher jet split but still sprays screen

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim minor buckle inner egde (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim minor buckle inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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 EFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HK62 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

HK62 EFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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