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HN62 MWZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,832 mi
Last recorded117,832 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 MWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 117,832 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's corroded/worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 117,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm rubber bush debounded allowing excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's corroded/worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,051 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 113,972 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 107,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,037 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,933 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,154 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,334 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 62,662 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,303 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,826 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,192 miles

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)

undertrays fitted

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 MWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

HN62 MWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is HN62 MWZ safe to buy?

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