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HV62 NZP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,729 mi
Last recorded111,729 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 NZP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 111,729 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 31 Oct 2025 111,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 28 Oct 2024 104,452 miles

O/s/front tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,649 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,649 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 90,480 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,405 miles

DPF filter rattles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front shock gaiters splitting

Rear hand/park brake high travel.

wipers worn ,rear tyres perishing evident

Fail 2 Nov 2021 82,405 miles

Horn not working erratic operation (7.7 (a))

DPF filter rattles

Front shock gaiters splitting

Rear hand/park brake high travel.

wipers worn ,rear tyres perishing evident

Fail 19 Oct 2021 82,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,930 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 76,930 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,141 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 72,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint.

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 66,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint.

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,423 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 57,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,960 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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HV62 NZP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HV62 NZP, 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 HV62 NZP registered?

HV62 NZP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is HV62 NZP safe to buy?

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