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BV12 HAA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,303 mi
Last recorded129,303 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 129,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine smoky on tickover

Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,628 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 115,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 79,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,073 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV12 HAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV12 HAA, 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 BV12 HAA registered?

BV12 HAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 HAA safe to buy?

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