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HV62 OUN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,799 mi
Last recorded101,799 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 OUN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 101,799 miles

engine covers fitted

play in steering rack - possibly osf tie rod

slight oil leak

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,676 miles

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,302 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,068 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 70,037 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,111 miles

Rear wiper blade worn/split.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,812 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,162 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

nail in near side rear tyre tread area

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 OUN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

HV62 OUN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is HV62 OUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 OUN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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