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HN62 GWC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,117 mi
Last recorded70,117 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 GWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 70,117 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both siode (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 69,671 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 59,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,614 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre perishing on outer edge. 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 50,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,153 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 GWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GWC, 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 HN62 GWC registered?

HN62 GWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is HN62 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 GWC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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