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SH62 HYO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,729 mi
Last recorded109,729 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 HYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,729 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly low at 2.6/3mm cracking

os/f tyre cracking on tread

Fail 5 Nov 2025 109,729 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres slightly low at 2.6/3mm cracking

os/f tyre cracking on tread

Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,390 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush slightly worn

Rear tyres slightly low around 3.3mm

Fail 14 Nov 2024 105,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres slightly low around 3.3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2023 102,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,557 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,354 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,119 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,433 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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 HYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

SH62 HYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is SH62 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 HYO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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