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FP62 HNT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,332 mi
Last recorded66,332 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 HNT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 66,332 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 66,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 62,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 57,219 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,038 miles

Both rear bump stops perished/worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 52,037 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear bump stops perished/worn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,735 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,900 miles

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint locking device modification

Pass 12 Oct 2019 38,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 34,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 34,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top notchy in operation

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,401 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,225 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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FP62 HNT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP62 HNT, 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 FP62 HNT registered?

FP62 HNT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is FP62 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 HNT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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