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MT62 HSG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,634 mi
Last recorded94,634 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HSG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 94,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 85,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,530 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play The rod/ rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Washer not working

Fail 22 Feb 2024 73,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play The rod/ rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil level low

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

Rear Washer not working

Pass 16 Feb 2023 61,482 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,683 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 41,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,702 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,931 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring check to vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2016 22,724 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,834 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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MT62 HSG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MT62 HSG, 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 MT62 HSG registered?

MT62 HSG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is MT62 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 HSG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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