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HY62 KVJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,891 mi
Last recorded127,891 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 KVJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 127,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 116,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,575 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Fail 16 Sep 2021 81,571 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 12 Sep 2020 75,276 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 70,771 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2018 62,245 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 62,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,263 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,792 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 KVJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ?

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What year was HY62 KVJ registered?

HY62 KVJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is HY62 KVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 KVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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