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HY62 MLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 MLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,547 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 98,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 86,177 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 86,177 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 76,409 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,245 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 61,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,803 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 55,464 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 49,338 miles

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

movement in suspension bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,607 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,265 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 MLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

HY62 MLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is HY62 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 MLX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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