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HK12 MPV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,410 mi
Last recorded10,410 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 MPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 10,410 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 10,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 9,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 9,124 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 7,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 6,815 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 6,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 5,778 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 5,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,176 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 5,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 4,726 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 4,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 3,207 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 MPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MPV, 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 MPV?

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What year was HK12 MPV registered?

HK12 MPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is HK12 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 MPV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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