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GV12 XHP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,528 mi
Last recorded155,528 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 XHP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 155,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 151,532 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 140,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 140,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear pads close to sensor

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder

Pass 3 Jul 2023 128,259 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 128,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 115,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 102,598 miles

front washers weak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,308 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 Jul 2020 90,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 May 2019 75,922 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 75,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 61,933 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 47,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,683 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 XHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHP, 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 GV12 XHP registered?

GV12 XHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is GV12 XHP safe to buy?

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