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HY62 KXG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,839 mi
Last recorded70,839 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 KXG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 70,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,389 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 56,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 46,603 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 46,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,721 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 34,685 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 34,685 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low (approx. 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres excessively perishing/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,556 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,476 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorating/splitting within the tread

Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,109 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 24,913 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 24,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

HY62 KXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is HY62 KXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 KXG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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