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HK12 GVR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,343 mi
Last recorded143,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 GVR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 143,343 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 135,884 miles

Park Brake performance poor

Fail 1 Aug 2025 135,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Park Brake performance poor

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,441 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 132,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 125,798 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,214 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 112,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,973 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,329 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,151 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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HK12 GVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc 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 HK12 GVR, 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 HK12 GVR registered?

HK12 GVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is HK12 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 GVR 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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