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HC60 CAT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,788 mi
Last recorded90,788 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC60 CAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 90,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 85,576 miles

Undertrays fitted to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,545 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin v close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 75,393 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable location if required. ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge. Size 215/40 R18 85Y (Run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,208 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 40,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 32,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,652 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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HC60 CAT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 HC60 CAT, 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 HC60 CAT registered?

HC60 CAT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is HC60 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC60 CAT 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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