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HU55 BAX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,421 mi
Last recorded134,421 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU55 BAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 134,421 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,481 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever to high

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2023 115,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever to high

Pass 22 Oct 2022 106,852 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 106,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,771 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,809 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,539 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 62,329 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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HU55 BAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HU55 BAX, 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 HU55 BAX registered?

HU55 BAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is HU55 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU55 BAX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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