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VN62 HFT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,257 mi
Last recorded88,257 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HFT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Doughnut joint cracking and splitting. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service and brake fluid change required.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 83,555 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 83,554 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm worn also worn outer edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF and OSF windscreen washer intermittent fault

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle overdue for a brake fluid change and service.

Vehicle presented with o/s/r reverse light in-op, however started working when boot closed possible defective bulb or dirty contact.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 81,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle overdue for a brake fluid change and service.

Vehicle presented with o/s/r reverse light in-op, however started working when boot closed possible defective bulb or dirty contact.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,803 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 76,803 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,971 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (replace) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror unit rear cover missing(replace)

Rear High level stop lamp masked out

Pass 17 May 2018 69,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,464 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,663 miles

engine and under covers obscuring view of component's.

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 HFT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

VN62 HFT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is VN62 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 HFT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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