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HV12 EGY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,411 mi
Last recorded50,411 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 EGY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 50,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 49,034 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on but pads are 5-6 mm front and rear

Pass 18 Jul 2024 42,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 39,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 35,899 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 35,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2021 28,167 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 78,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake disc rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,713 miles

Under covers fitted from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 23,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under covers fitted from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,147 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 16,801 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.54mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.21mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.29mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.04mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer 2.74mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.71mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,879 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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HV12 EGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV12 EGY, 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 HV12 EGY registered?

HV12 EGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HV12 EGY safe to buy?

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