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SH62 HUZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,343 mi
Last recorded95,343 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 HUZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 88,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,708 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,708 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,639 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,647 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,226 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 18,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,266 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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SH62 HUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SH62 HUZ, 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 SH62 HUZ registered?

SH62 HUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SH62 HUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 HUZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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