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SW62 HSY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 HSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 117,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 117,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 109,432 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 109,432 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 97,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 97,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 97,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing 205/50/17 Dot code 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm 205/50/17 Tyre is cracked, perished & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Sidewall ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 71,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,457 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 58,455 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,402 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 53,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,628 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 44,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 31,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 23,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 17,637 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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SW62 HSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW62 HSY, 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 SW62 HSY registered?

SW62 HSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is SW62 HSY safe to buy?

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