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HV12 GHB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,372 mi
Last recorded159,372 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 GHB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 159,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 152,624 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 152,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 145,758 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 145,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 136,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 128,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,659 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 118,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,492 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on both shoulders

Pass 5 May 2016 34,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,730 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,039 miles

front brakes have a slight imbalance

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 GHB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GHB, 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

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What year was HV12 GHB registered?

HV12 GHB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is HV12 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 GHB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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