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FA03 HOD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HOD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 101,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,500 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 98,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,129 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,547 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 13 Apr 2015 43,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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FA03 HOD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FA03 HOD, 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 FA03 HOD registered?

FA03 HOD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FA03 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 HOD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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