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HK12 HCD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,586 mi
Last recorded97,586 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 HCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 97,586 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,285 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 96,111 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 96,111 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,452 miles

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 65,045 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 65,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,116 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 HCD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCD, 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 HK12 HCD?

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What year was HK12 HCD registered?

HK12 HCD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is HK12 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 HCD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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