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HN62 GZX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,503 mi
Last recorded122,503 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 GZX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,503 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 124,444 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,497 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 GZX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

HN62 GZX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is HN62 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 GZX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN62 GZX have outstanding finance?

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