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HY62 MFV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,009 mi
Last recorded102,009 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 MFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 102,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 86,661 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 81,282 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,474 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 76,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 68,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,374 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,045 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,663 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 MFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

HY62 MFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is HY62 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 MFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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