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FH12 VWC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,393 mi
Last recorded51,393 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 51,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 44,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 39,543 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 29,393 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 19,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 11,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 8,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 6,486 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 4,613 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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FH12 VWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FH12 VWC, 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

How do I check the history of FH12 VWC?

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What year was FH12 VWC registered?

FH12 VWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FH12 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 VWC 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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