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HV62 MWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,955 mi
Last recorded73,955 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 MWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,955 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,590 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 69,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0uter edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,381 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 60,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,572 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,992 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside front worn on outer edge

Offside front worn on outer edge

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,550 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 43,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

HV62 MWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is HV62 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 MWM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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