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H12 TUP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,294 mi
Last recorded86,294 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 TUP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 86,294 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 86,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,975 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 82,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,302 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,904 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 73,900 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,726 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,212 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,176 miles

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,063 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,892 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 28,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 24,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 21,514 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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H12 TUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 H12 TUP, 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 H12 TUP registered?

H12 TUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is H12 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 TUP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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