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HY62 HTF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,446 mi
Last recorded102,446 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HTF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 102,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 86,683 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,312 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,949 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished on side walls 205/55/r16

Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,094 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,868 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,569 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 37,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked and perished exposing cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 33,920 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

HY62 HTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HY62 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HTF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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