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YH62 HLW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HLW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 122,158 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 115,800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Track Rod Slight Play

Fail 16 Jun 2021 91,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track Rod Slight Play

Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 60,515 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted.

Fail 21 May 2019 60,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 45,224 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,215 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 32,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 32,187 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YH62 HLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YH62 HLW, 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 YH62 HLW registered?

YH62 HLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is YH62 HLW safe to buy?

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