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H18 BNK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,069 mi
Last recorded83,069 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 BNK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 83,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 75,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2024 75,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 73,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + NSR + OSR inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 68,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 63,630 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 59,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,030 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H18 BNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 H18 BNK, 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 H18 BNK registered?

H18 BNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is H18 BNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 BNK 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.

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