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HV62 TNJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,491 mi
Last recorded100,491 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 TNJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,049 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 89,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 69,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,232 miles

Front front pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear rear brake pads on legal limit

engine cover fitted

under shield 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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HV62 TNJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

HV62 TNJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is HV62 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 TNJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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