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HD12 MWZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,283 mi
Last recorded70,283 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 MWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 70,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2024 63,640 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 59,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,127 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 36,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 32,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,624 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 MWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 HD12 MWZ, 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 HD12 MWZ registered?

HD12 MWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is HD12 MWZ safe to buy?

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