CarVerify

Free Car Check

N21 HVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,041 mi
Last recorded89,041 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 HVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NFS headlamp water vapors inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper NFS shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Lower OSF fog lamp broken

Pass 9 Jun 2023 76,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 69,157 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 69,153 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 63,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,412 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 26 Sep 2017 39,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,534 miles

Offside Front tyre worn from outer edge

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N21 HVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N21 HVC, 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

How do I check the history of N21 HVC?

You can check the full history of N21 HVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N21 HVC registered?

N21 HVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is N21 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 HVC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N21 HVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N21 HVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.