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HG12 VAM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,214 mi
Last recorded100,214 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 100,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil Leak Rear Axle

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,950 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff leak

Fail 16 Oct 2024 93,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,222 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,450 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,206 miles

Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic under covers fitted unable to fully check underside.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,533 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 74,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,699 miles

Offside Front Inner steering tie rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,252 miles

Offside Front lower arm has very slight movement

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,526 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG12 VAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG12 VAM, 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 HG12 VAM registered?

HG12 VAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is HG12 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 VAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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