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HN62 MXS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,726 mi
Last recorded125,726 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 MXS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 125,726 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 123,830 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 116,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside play in steering rack

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,968 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,473 miles

front number plate is broken/damaged! advise replacement

nearside front fog lamp LENS is broken/damaged. advise replacement

Fail 8 Dec 2020 88,471 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road front windscreen has excessive damage in "zone A" bigger than 10mm. new screen required (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate is broken/damaged! advise replacement

nearside front fog lamp LENS is broken/damaged. advise replacement

Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in rack

Fail 1 Nov 2019 76,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front slight play in rack

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 62,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 47,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm, worn outer edge minor cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Nov 2015 20,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cut

front wipers starting to deteriorate

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 MXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

HN62 MXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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