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HN62 YYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 YYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 94,741 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 91,563 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 87,296 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 87,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,607 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,957 miles

Different tyre speed ratings on rear axle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 63,957 miles

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

Different tyre speed ratings on rear axle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,030 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,344 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,859 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

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 YYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

HN62 YYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is HN62 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 YYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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