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PE62 HHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,041 mi
Last recorded124,041 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 HHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 124,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 124,041 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,899 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 100,293 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2020 96,700 miles

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

Fail 26 Dec 2020 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 90,042 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 81,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,479 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged (no sharp edge)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge----205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge----205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 58,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,591 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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PE62 HHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PE62 HHD, 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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PE62 HHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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