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M123 HOL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,448 mi
Last recorded91,448 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 HOL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 91,448 miles

multiple stone chips in front screen.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testale items.

rear lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion in places.

Pass 8 May 2025 83,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rears showing signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Fail 7 May 2025 83,379 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rears showing signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Pass 3 May 2024 73,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rears showing signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Fail 1 May 2024 73,774 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35R18Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rears showing signs of bubbling/corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

tyre pressure light on dash.

Pass 9 May 2023 64,426 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,022 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 52,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,616 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 40,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 30,172 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING ITEMS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,660 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 18,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M123 HOL 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 M123 HOL, 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 M123 HOL registered?

M123 HOL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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