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HW62 BMY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,373 mi
Last recorded109,373 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 BMY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Near-Side and Off-Side ( Streaking ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( 225/45-R17 RFT ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ( CHIP )

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near-Side and Off-Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 24 Sep 2025 109,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Near-Side and Off-Side ( Streaking ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( OVER-HEATED ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( 225/45-R17 RFT ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ( CHIP )

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near-Side and Off-Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Oct 2024 88,983 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,410 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 71,399 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,136 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 54,642 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,198 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,818 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,637 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 17,626 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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HW62 BMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HW62 BMY, 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 HW62 BMY registered?

HW62 BMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is HW62 BMY safe to buy?

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