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HY62 MFE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,525 mi
Last recorded37,525 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 MFE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 37,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 36,568 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 35,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 34,713 miles

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 30,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 28,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 25,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 22,465 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 22,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 19,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 15,283 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 MFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

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

Is HY62 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 MFE 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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