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HY62 HMK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,201 mi
Last recorded122,201 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 122,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tension strut front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/f foglamp lens damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2025 113,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,614 miles

Front washers weak in operation

Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 88,234 miles

small crack in front right fog lamp lens

Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,140 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2020 77,140 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,799 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,497 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,985 miles

engine and under cover obscuring view of components

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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HY62 HMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY62 HMK, 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 HY62 HMK registered?

HY62 HMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is HY62 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HMK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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