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HN62 EMF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,884 mi
Last recorded40,884 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 EMF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 40,884 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 40,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 32,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 25,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2021 23,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 20,340 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 20,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 18,726 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 16,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 13,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 11,292 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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HN62 EMF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HN62 EMF, 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

How do I check the history of HN62 EMF?

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What year was HN62 EMF registered?

HN62 EMF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is HN62 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 EMF 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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