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HV12 ZVU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ZVU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 103,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 103,225 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper too small not cleaning screen in drivers view (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

alc not working

Pass 6 May 2025 98,678 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 96,040 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 96,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre fitted inside to out

Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,118 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,325 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2019 78,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 68,042 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,203 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 34,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZVU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

HV12 ZVU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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