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HY62 HMZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,577 mi
Last recorded92,577 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,577 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 88,084 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 88,084 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,833 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,160 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,283 miles

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

osf tyre has slight damage on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,907 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Over sills fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HMZ, 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 HY62 HMZ?

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What year was HY62 HMZ registered?

HY62 HMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is HY62 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HMZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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