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YH62 HWX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,663 mi
Last recorded124,663 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HWX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 124,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre is worn and slightly damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,402 miles

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod end got slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2025 120,394 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod end got slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2024 117,333 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both got slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 117,305 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both got slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 112,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,417 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 104,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,281 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2020 93,618 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 93,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2017 62,309 miles

under shields fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 50,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,604 miles

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

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

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 HWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

YH62 HWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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