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HJ12 LUR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,466 mi
Last recorded33,466 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LUR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 33,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 30,273 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 30,266 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm REAR TYRE BEYOND LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRE HAS SIGNS OF CRACKING ADVISE CHANGE AS SOON AS POSSABLE

Pass 13 Jul 2024 29,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,772 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 25,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 17,189 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 14,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 13,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 9,400 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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HJ12 LUR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ12 LUR, 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

How do I check the history of HJ12 LUR?

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What year was HJ12 LUR registered?

HJ12 LUR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HJ12 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 LUR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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