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HV62 TEY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,811 mi
Last recorded154,811 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 154,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 154,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BALL JOINT IS VERY WORN ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 138,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end ball joint has a fair amount of tyre (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 127,586 miles

Offside Front inner ball joint play

Pass 20 Jul 2022 119,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,180 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,737 miles

under cover's fitted obscuring view of components.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TEY 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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

HV62 TEY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is HV62 TEY safe to buy?

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