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YH62 HWV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,312 mi
Last recorded117,312 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 117,312 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2024 117,225 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 109,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake wear sensor not attached

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,579 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 100,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,259 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,310 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 63,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,499 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)

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,364 miles

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,195 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 HWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YH62 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

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

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