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MA62 HYP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,635 mi
Last recorded60,635 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 HYP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 57,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 54,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,196 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 51,196 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 41,275 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2019 41,275 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,911 miles

All tyres have minor cracks

Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,075 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,310 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 26,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MA62 HYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA62 HYP, 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 MA62 HYP registered?

MA62 HYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is MA62 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 HYP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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