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FP62 HNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,907 mi
Last recorded141,907 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 HNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 141,907 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 141,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 134,158 miles

Central Front Lower intercooler damaged.

Front Upper sun strip reducing forward visibility but not considered excessive.

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 129,396 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side tyre.. Tyre has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 113,632 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge close to limits

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

tyre pressure light on

Pass 12 May 2021 99,055 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 83,819 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 83,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,976 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 64,976 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,011 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2018 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (205/50/17RF) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,164 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 HNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc 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 HNV, 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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FP62 HNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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