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HN62 NPV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,808 mi
Last recorded107,808 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 NPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,808 miles

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

Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear 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 Outer sill damage

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2021 107,808 miles

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

Front bumper loose

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill damage

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 86,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Aftermarket leds fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket leds fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Aftermarket leds fitted (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,832 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,083 miles

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front steering knuckle has slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2017 68,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front steering knuckle has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,182 miles

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)

front brake pads 70% worn

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,059 miles

rear tyres perished and close to limits

Fail 9 Dec 2015 52,059 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

rear tyres perished and close to limits

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 NPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

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

Is HN62 NPV safe to buy?

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