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HY12 ORK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 ORK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 86,566 miles

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,920 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Fail 9 Jun 2018 75,920 miles

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

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

Front BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,809 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL DAMAGED/ BENT INNER EDGE

Fail 31 Mar 2017 58,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front WHEEL DAMAGED/ BENT INNER EDGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,822 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5 MM...

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 3MM...

Fail 24 Mar 2016 43,822 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5 MM...

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 3MM...

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 32,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HY12 ORK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY12 ORK, 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 HY12 ORK registered?

HY12 ORK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is HY12 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 ORK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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