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HY62 HSO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,154 mi
Last recorded57,154 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 57,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,827 miles

Front brakes worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear brakes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,618 miles

Front Windscreen washers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,775 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,162 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 36,538 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 25,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 22,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 18,386 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2016 13,310 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 13,305 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,728 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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HY62 HSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HSO, 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

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What year was HY62 HSO registered?

HY62 HSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is HY62 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HSO 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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