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GL07 HAN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,399 mi
Last recorded136,399 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 HAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,214 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 122,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/d and dried out n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,241 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 93,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 79,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 71,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High tone horn inop

Washers poor

Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High tone horn inop

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

Washers poor

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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GL07 HAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL07 HAN, 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 GL07 HAN registered?

GL07 HAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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