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VN62 HYX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,662 mi
Last recorded72,662 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 72,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 58,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 57,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,503 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,840 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 18,767 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

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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VN62 HYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN62 HYX, 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 VN62 HYX registered?

VN62 HYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is VN62 HYX safe to buy?

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