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HX62 BPO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,315 mi
Last recorded145,315 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX62 BPO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 145,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 136,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 136,259 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 123,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 116,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,968 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 95,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,290 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 56,290 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,332 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HX62 BPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX62 BPO, 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

How do I check the history of HX62 BPO?

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What year was HX62 BPO registered?

HX62 BPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HX62 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX62 BPO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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