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EX12 EHZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,634 mi
Last recorded73,634 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 EHZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,634 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 73,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,309 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear door and wing damaged

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Rear wiper split

Fail 29 Mar 2019 70,261 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front headlamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear door and wing damaged

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,009 miles

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

Front washers poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,597 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 57,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

edge wear on n/s/f tyre

surface rust on all brake discs

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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EX12 EHZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX12 EHZ, 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 EX12 EHZ registered?

EX12 EHZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 EHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 EHZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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