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HN12 AFJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,749 mi
Last recorded93,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 AFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,749 miles

Off side front wing damaged

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 93,710 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Off side front wing damaged

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has a cut in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 77,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has a cut in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 58,922 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 40,202 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 40,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 24,675 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2021 16,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 13,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 11,307 miles

all tyres cracked and perished on outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2018 8,651 miles

All tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 6,144 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 2,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 2,290 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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HN12 AFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN12 AFJ, 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 HN12 AFJ registered?

HN12 AFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is HN12 AFJ safe to buy?

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