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CP61 HLO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,900 mi
Last recorded132,900 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 HLO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 132,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 130,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front fog lamps missing

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 25 Mar 2024 130,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front fog lamps missing

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,748 miles

Both headlight beam patterns very weak.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 125,682 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing Internal mirror missing. (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flicking on and off. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlight beam patterns very weak.

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight flicker. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 122,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 122,777 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 110,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 90,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,571 miles

under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 Jul 2017 68,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,401 miles

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

Rear 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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CP61 HLO 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 71.4%.

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 CP61 HLO, 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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CP61 HLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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