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AH12 JMH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,198 mi
Last recorded70,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH12 JMH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 70,198 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 70,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,849 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,092 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,614 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 57,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,663 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,592 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,821 miles

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner 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
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AH12 JMH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AH12 JMH, 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 AH12 JMH registered?

AH12 JMH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is AH12 JMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH12 JMH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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