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EN12 HCK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 HCK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 126,430 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,078 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,368 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 109,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 109,179 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,605 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front uipper shock mount slight wear

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

noisy front suspension

Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,609 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,443 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

engine oil level low

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,187 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,364 miles

limited vision of underside components due to covering panels

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

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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EN12 HCK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 EN12 HCK, 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 EN12 HCK registered?

EN12 HCK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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