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HV62 XYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,718 mi
Last recorded183,718 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 183,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 165,542 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 165,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 145,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 127,703 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 127,694 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,238 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,681 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,657 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 77,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working within n/s door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end joint

Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,008 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, 225/45/17 91w runflat. Both rear 7.0mm, 225/45/17 94 y x/l (not runflat)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,083 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,693 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 XYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

HV62 XYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is HV62 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 XYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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