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HY62 KCZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 KCZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 93,722 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 93,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb clearly incorrectly fitted dazzling other road users (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 85,452 miles

Offside Headlight appears to have been pushed back out of position but cannot confirm.

Fail 29 Jan 2025 85,292 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions not tested due to oil cap missing. High revs could force oil out. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp doesn't appears to be pushed back out of position but cannot confirm (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil cap missing

Offside Headlight appears to have been pushed back out of position but cannot confirm.

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,003 miles

Areas of vehicle cleaned so inspection could be carried out. Vehicle SHOULD be clear when presented for MOT

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

OBD device removed for emissions equipment

Recording device removed and placed in glove box

Fail 31 Jan 2024 77,704 miles

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

Areas of vehicle cleaned so inspection could be carried out. Vehicle SHOULD be clear when presented for MOT

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

OBD device removed for emissions equipment

Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Recording device placed in glove box ()

Fail 9 Feb 2023 66,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Recording device placed in glove box ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,508 miles

Nearside Front running light not working

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 54,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front running light not working

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 44,345 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 44,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 11,913 miles

tyre walls and tread area deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2016 9,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 7,979 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 KCZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

HY62 KCZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is HY62 KCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 KCZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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