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HV62 TAU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,405 mi
Last recorded48,405 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 TAU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 48,405 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf nsr osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 43,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 39,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 38,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/4517 rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 34,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 30,751 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 21,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,375 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,264 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,768 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 TAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

HV62 TAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is HV62 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 TAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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