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HV62 CWG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,273 mi
Last recorded178,273 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 CWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 178,273 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 156,282 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 144,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,065 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection to components

Fail 14 Oct 2020 119,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection to components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,412 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 112,412 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,106 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 93,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,003 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HV62 CWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV62 CWG, 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 HV62 CWG registered?

HV62 CWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HV62 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 CWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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