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HN62 ZBU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 ZBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,474 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 73,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 69,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,335 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 66,335 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 55,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,622 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2019 48,158 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2019 48,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,011 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 39,789 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,059 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

HN62 ZBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is HN62 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 ZBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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