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HV62 YWT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,381 mi
Last recorded130,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 YWT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,381 miles

rear diff leaking

some play in inner rack joints

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,963 miles

Front both sides, wipers smearing slightly

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff bushes

Fail 30 Nov 2020 98,861 miles

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

Front both sides, wipers smearing slightly

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

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,778 miles

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

Offside Front Inner inner steering arm has slight play

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

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,434 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,784 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,288 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 YWT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

HV62 YWT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is HV62 YWT safe to buy?

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