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HV62 XPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,650 mi
Last recorded86,650 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 86,650 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2026 86,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 77,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens - moisture inside but not adversely effecting light output.

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

Pass 3 May 2023 68,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 68,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 60,690 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2022 60,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2021 54,276 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 54,189 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working LED in door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 46,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,622 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,999 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 XPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

HV62 XPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HV62 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 XPX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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