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VN62 HFL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,104 mi
Last recorded62,104 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HFL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,104 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 62,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2021 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush bonding splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower foglight lens broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Removed ok. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover/bump stop insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush bonding splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush bonding splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower foglight lens broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Removed ok. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover/bump stop insecure.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush bonding splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 37,213 miles

Offside Rear lights lens has slight damage

Fail 17 Aug 2018 37,200 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lights lens has slight damage

Pass 30 Sep 2017 33,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 28,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 24,089 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted, not allowing full check of adults seat belt.

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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VN62 HFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN62 HFL, 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

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What year was VN62 HFL registered?

VN62 HFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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