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HY62 KWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,144 mi
Last recorded49,144 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 KWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 49,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 45,351 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 41,795 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 36,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,045 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 34,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 30,772 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 27,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 20,762 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,986 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 19,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 17,191 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 KWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

HY62 KWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is HY62 KWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 KWE 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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