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HN12 CWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,246 mi
Last recorded77,246 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 CWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,246 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,746 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring light on.

Fail 9 Apr 2025 63,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 40,873 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 40,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 34,716 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Apr 2022 34,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,682 miles

Slight damage to NSF tyre outer wall

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 24,665 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 24,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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HN12 CWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HN12 CWE, 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 HN12 CWE registered?

HN12 CWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is HN12 CWE safe to buy?

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