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HN62 MXE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,203 mi
Last recorded94,203 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 MXE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 94,203 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 91,675 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 81,033 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 73,933 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 67,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,908 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 59,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,546 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,671 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,837 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 MXE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

HN62 MXE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is HN62 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 MXE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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