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SH62 HWB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,726 mi
Last recorded86,726 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 HWB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,726 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,638 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 72,636 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,413 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,470 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 42,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,538 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,132 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,125 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 18,125 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 HWB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

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

Is SH62 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 HWB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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