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YH62 HSC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,171 mi
Last recorded171,171 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HSC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 171,171 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 169,565 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 146,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,978 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 112,978 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera items hanging from mirror ()

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 100,834 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,525 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 88,525 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre is worn near wear limit 1.6mm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,783 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 HSC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH62 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

YH62 HSC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is YH62 HSC safe to buy?

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