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WN62 HLU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,177 mi
Last recorded71,177 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 HLU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,177 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 64,897 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 58,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 52,623 miles

Little reserve left in handbrake lever

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,784 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,090 miles

outer edge front tyres starting to wear

Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,716 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tyre not down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,555 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 29,555 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 22,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 22,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 15,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,124 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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WN62 HLU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WN62 HLU, 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 WN62 HLU registered?

WN62 HLU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is WN62 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 HLU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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