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LL61 HNW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,844 mi
Last recorded15,844 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 HNW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 15,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 14,453 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 14,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 13,660 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 12,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 11,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 10,469 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 9,692 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 9,033 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 7,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LL61 HNW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LL61 HNW, 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 LL61 HNW registered?

LL61 HNW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is LL61 HNW safe to buy?

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