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GV12 XHF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,443 mi
Last recorded77,443 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 XHF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 77,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 73,551 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 64,426 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 59,757 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 59,757 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,917 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 54,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,398 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,225 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 28,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tracking?

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,179 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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GV12 XHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GV12 XHF, 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 GV12 XHF registered?

GV12 XHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is GV12 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 XHF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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