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HV62 UXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,700 mi
Last recorded69,700 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 UXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,700 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 69,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 63,100 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,951 miles

Coolant header tank empty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 54,951 miles

Coolant header tank empty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 47,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 39,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,904 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ minimum requirements (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ minimum requirements (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,995 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 UXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

HV62 UXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is HV62 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 UXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV62 UXW have outstanding finance?

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