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HD12 FBB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,828 mi
Last recorded142,828 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 FBB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 142,828 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 134,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 127,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 121,397 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 121,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,224 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,042 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,338 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 89,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,018 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner tyre wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,526 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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HD12 FBB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HD12 FBB, 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 HD12 FBB registered?

HD12 FBB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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