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HV62 XYG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

125,882 mi
Last recorded125,882 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 125,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted at the time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2026 125,658 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2025 120,945 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation strongly advisable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 120,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation strongly advisable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 115,546 miles

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

Nearside Front DTRL inoperative

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 115,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front DTRL inoperative

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,668 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 108,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,358 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 104,358 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak hole in manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.54 max .5 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 10,049 miles

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

Offside Front shock weak

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute flash out of sync (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 10,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front shock weak

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute flash out of sync (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,502 miles

Offside Rear brake scrapping

Offside Rear brake snatching

Fail 1 Nov 2019 95,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake scrapping

Offside Rear brake snatching

tps light on

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,633 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,231 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 85,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

tyre size 205/ 55 /16

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,307 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,577 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 XYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XYG, 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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HV62 XYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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