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H1 URR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,095 mi
Last recorded117,095 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 URR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 117,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel well (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2025 117,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel well (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 115,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,739 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,501 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,893 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 62,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,675 miles

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 30 May 2017 29,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 18,644 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,096 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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H1 URR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 H1 URR, 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 H1 URR registered?

H1 URR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is H1 URR safe to buy?

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