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BH59 CHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH59 CHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 123,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 94,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 71,274 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,302 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate delaminated, readable

Fail 6 Dec 2016 66,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate delaminated, readable

Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Number plate starting to de-laminate

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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BH59 CHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BH59 CHA, 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 BH59 CHA registered?

BH59 CHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is BH59 CHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH59 CHA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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