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HY62 HSG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,888 mi
Last recorded114,888 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HSG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 114,888 miles

rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Dec 2024 106,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly faded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 97,472 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,999 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 75,217 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 75,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,920 miles

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

rear fog light discoloured

Fail 23 Dec 2020 62,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear fog light discoloured

Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,317 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 34,881 miles

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread dpth (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 18,998 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HSG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HY62 HSG, 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 HSG?

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What year was HY62 HSG registered?

HY62 HSG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is HY62 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HSG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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