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H4 XXM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,648 mi
Last recorded83,648 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 XXM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 83,648 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 77,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 72,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,765 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 61,213 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,898 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,822 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 33,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 10,660 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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H4 XXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H4 XXM, 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 H4 XXM registered?

H4 XXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is H4 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 XXM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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