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HN61 VZT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,969 mi
Last recorded59,969 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 VZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 59,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,383 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 50,202 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 47,658 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,762 miles

Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Oct 2020 41,414 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 37,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,147 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 25,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,927 miles

scuttle pannel is filling up with leafs and water

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 VZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

HN61 VZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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The MOT history for HN61 VZT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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