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HN62 GZV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,662 mi
Last recorded153,662 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 GZV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 153,662 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel rim has been weld

Offside Rear parking brake reading lagging operation

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear end of prop shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

metal brake pipes plastic protection blistering

Fail 23 Mar 2026 153,658 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front DRL light not working

Nearside Front alloy wheel rim has been weld

Offside Rear parking brake reading lagging operation

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear end of prop shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

large oil leak above under tray

metal brake pipes plastic protection blistering

Pass 24 Mar 2025 143,861 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 143,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 134,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 124,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,039 miles

Offside Track arm has play in ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack end

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 81,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack end

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,655 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,674 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Light surface corrosion to brake discs

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 GZV 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 HN62 GZV, 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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HN62 GZV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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