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HV62 FPC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,406 mi
Last recorded121,406 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 FPC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 114,632 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,895 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 96,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,477 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,960 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,779 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 64,713 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,970 miles

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 FPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPC, 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 HV62 FPC registered?

HV62 FPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is HV62 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 FPC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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