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BU56 HER

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,264 mi
Last recorded112,264 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 HER
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 112,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 112,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 103,917 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 103,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,105 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn at rear, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,403 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 85,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to read

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,549 miles

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

emissions too clean to read

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,990 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering bar joint at steering rack end. ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 60,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror unit not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering bar joint at steering rack end. ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 50,601 miles

emissions to clean record

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,190 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of the vehicle.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 30,358 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

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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BU56 HER is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BU56 HER, 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 BU56 HER registered?

BU56 HER is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is BU56 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 HER shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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