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HN62 HBC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 HBC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 90,437 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres offside at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearside very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2025 79,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,253 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 68,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & Offside Front Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 68,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated FLUID CHANGE REQUIRED (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

STEERING WHEEL HAS A COVER FITTED ..UNABLE TO PROPERLY INSPECT THE CONDITION OF THE WHEEL

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,924 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 38,628 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,638 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,014 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 HBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN62 HBC, 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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What year was HN62 HBC registered?

HN62 HBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is HN62 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 HBC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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