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FH12 WRW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,344 mi
Last recorded86,344 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 WRW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 82,734 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 75,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,411 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 69,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 52,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 47,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 41,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 35,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 19,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,300 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 WRW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WRW, 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 WRW?

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What year was FH12 WRW registered?

FH12 WRW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is FH12 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 WRW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH12 WRW have outstanding finance?

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