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WN62 HMH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,785 mi
Last recorded61,785 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 HMH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,785 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp is loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 61,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp is loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 57,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp is loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 57,658 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp is loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 47,315 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 43,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 36,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 30,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 30,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 May 2019 25,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2018 19,892 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 14,524 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,888 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 HMH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN62 HMH, 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 WN62 HMH registered?

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

Is WN62 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 HMH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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