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HY62 HSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,419 mi
Last recorded91,419 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 91,419 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2026 91,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,392 miles

both front suspension arms inner bushes perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like engine oil in undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 72,641 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like engine oil in undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,432 miles

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

front pads getting low 3mm

o/s/f tyre's nailed, marked with chalk

rear pads getting low 3mm

Fail 3 Apr 2023 66,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, dunlop 245/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned re-positioned bulb back in its headlamp holder (4.1.4 (a))

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

front pads getting low 3mm

o/s/f tyre's nailed, marked with chalk

rear pads getting low 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,258 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 39,712 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 28,514 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 28,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,245 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 16,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HY62 HSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

HY62 HSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is HY62 HSX safe to buy?

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