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M111 HAL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,087 mi
Last recorded31,087 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 HAL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 31,087 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2025 29,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear near flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 28,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 26,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 24,762 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2021 22,986 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2021 22,966 miles

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

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre heavy edge wear

Pass 6 Jul 2020 21,166 miles

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake pads close to wear indicator

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,514 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 16,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 13,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,383 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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M111 HAL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M111 HAL, 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 M111 HAL registered?

M111 HAL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is M111 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 HAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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