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HN62 OPH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,725 mi
Last recorded120,725 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 OPH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 120,725 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 120,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 - 45 x 17 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,844 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 107,844 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,191 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 83,321 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 83,321 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 75,582 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,496 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play in it

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 71,496 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play in it

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,617 miles

All brake pads appear low requires wheels off to confirm

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, strongly recommend new tyre and alignment

Rear suspension creaks

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,050 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 OPH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH registered?

HN62 OPH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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