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HV62 VNG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,576 mi
Last recorded106,576 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 VNG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,576 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,538 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,004 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 86,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,493 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 74,493 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,585 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 57,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 Wheel Bolt Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,580 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,999 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,911 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 VNG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HV62 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

HV62 VNG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is HV62 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 VNG 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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