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H18 PDD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,681 mi
Last recorded108,681 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 PDD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 108,681 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,380 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 97,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 90,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,654 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,952 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 78,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 6 Nov 2020 70,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,249 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake pads wearing on the thin side

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 38,006 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 38,005 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Cut to O/S/R tyre tread

Cuts to N/S/F tyre sidewall and tread perished

Small cuts to O/S/F tyre sidewall and tread perished

Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,108 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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H18 PDD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 H18 PDD, 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 H18 PDD registered?

H18 PDD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is H18 PDD safe to buy?

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