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HN61 RZV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,277 mi
Last recorded109,277 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 RZV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 109,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 109,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 105,639 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 96,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

boot must be clear when presenting vehicle for test

full length factory undertray unable to see some testable items

Fail 26 Apr 2024 96,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

boot must be clear when presenting vehicle for test

full length factory undertray unable to see some testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2023 83,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 80,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 80,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 78,664 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 78,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,087 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 68,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,398 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 27,314 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all 4 tyres low on tread

front & rear brake pad getting low

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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HN61 RZV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN61 RZV, 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 HN61 RZV registered?

HN61 RZV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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The MOT history for HN61 RZV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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