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YH62 HFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,153 mi
Last recorded157,153 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HFP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 157,153 miles

Adjust drivers side parking brake, low effort.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 146,447 miles

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

Oil level low

Steering noisy when turning wheels on lock to lock

Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 135,459 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 128,558 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 128,404 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,333 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 118,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 102,456 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 102,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions not detected

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,665 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,230 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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YH62 HFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH62 HFP, 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 YH62 HFP registered?

YH62 HFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 HFP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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