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RE62 HSA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 HSA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 94,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,259 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 91,259 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 85,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 85,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 78,699 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2023 78,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,394 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2022 72,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,308 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,294 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,500 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,454 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 13 Oct 2016 35,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,371 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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RE62 HSA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE62 HSA, 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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RE62 HSA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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