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HK12 OWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,271 mi
Last recorded84,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 OWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,326 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 75,326 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 15 Aug 2019 56,657 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Aug 2018 48,296 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 39,511 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 28,496 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,032 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 OWM 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 HK12 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

HK12 OWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is HK12 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 OWM 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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