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CW12 HOT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,783 mi
Last recorded43,783 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW12 HOT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2025 43,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,685 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 33,591 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,709 miles

light corrosion started to offside rear brake pipe under protective covering

Pass 19 Feb 2019 31,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,264 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,720 miles

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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CW12 HOT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CW12 HOT, 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 CW12 HOT registered?

CW12 HOT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is CW12 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW12 HOT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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