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HW61 CHW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,807 mi
Last recorded68,807 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 CHW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,704 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,916 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,613 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,030 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,818 miles

Offside Front OSF fog light glass smashed causing glass to be sharp but not enough to harm someone

Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,628 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,269 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,261 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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HW61 CHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HW61 CHW, 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

How do I check the history of HW61 CHW?

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What year was HW61 CHW registered?

HW61 CHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is HW61 CHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW61 CHW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW61 CHW have outstanding finance?

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