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FH12 VWP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,107 mi
Last recorded195,107 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 195,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 168,307 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 155,959 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,822 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 140,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 125,785 miles

Offside Play in inner steering rack joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,913 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 104,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,834 miles

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

park brake reserve travel

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 59,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 69,056 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knocking (2.2.A.1b)

both n/s tyres have slight damage to outer walls

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,205 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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FH12 VWP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH12 VWP, 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 FH12 VWP registered?

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

Is FH12 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 VWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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