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HN62 YML

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,819 mi
Last recorded129,819 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 129,819 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 129,820 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 122,501 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 114,810 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 114,810 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 109,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 100,472 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 100,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 87,498 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 87,498 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 77,407 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 64,190 miles

0 emission

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 53,635 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise change soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 42,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,621 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall excessive damage (deep cut) (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,463 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 YML is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

HN62 YML is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is HN62 YML safe to buy?

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