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HC08 MOO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC08 MOO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,439 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 77,407 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,088 miles

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

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

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

UNDER TRYS FITTED

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,532 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 56,532 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 44,808 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 39,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2018 30,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 19,496 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 2 Dec 2016 13,137 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED TIME OF MOT

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED FROM EXHAUST

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 7,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,882 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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HC08 MOO 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 85.7%.

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 HC08 MOO, 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 HC08 MOO registered?

HC08 MOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is HC08 MOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC08 MOO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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