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ST62 HHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,397 mi
Last recorded165,397 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 HHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 165,397 miles

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

Front Washers weak

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Head light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Mirror cover missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2026 165,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlight lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Mirror cover missing

Offside Front foglight lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 154,229 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 154,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 135,159 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes slight movement suspension arms closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner track rod end slight play

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 26 Jan 2023 103,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes slight movement suspension arms closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner track rod end slight play

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,395 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 83,395 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,073 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,862 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,995 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,319 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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ST62 HHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST62 HHC, 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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What year was ST62 HHC registered?

ST62 HHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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