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HN62 TVZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,243 mi
Last recorded150,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 TVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 150,243 miles

Lower under tray fitted damaged secure

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 144,452 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 144,452 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))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,014 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 2 Nov 2022 124,084 miles

full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2022 124,084 miles

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

full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2021 109,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,502 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,823 miles

Front & rear brake pads getting low

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,653 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 TVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN62 TVZ registered?

HN62 TVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is HN62 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 TVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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