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HN62 NRF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 76,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Pass 7 May 2025 66,602 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TREAD...

Fail 7 May 2025 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TREAD...

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,561 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 56,742 miles

FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST BOOTS SPLIT...

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGED... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 51,460 miles

FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST BOOTS SPLIT...

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,231 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 35,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 23,620 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 23,620 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 13,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,780 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 NRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

HN62 NRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is HN62 NRF safe to buy?

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