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P22 BHW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,053 mi
Last recorded81,053 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 BHW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,053 miles

Offside Rear hand brake slightly poor on efficiency

Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,341 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed to outer edge 225/45r17-91v

Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,487 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed to outer edge 225/45r17-91v run flat

Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,987 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 61,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,704 miles

tailgate open warning message on dash constantly

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,696 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.65mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,021 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,098 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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P22 BHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 P22 BHW, 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 P22 BHW registered?

P22 BHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is P22 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 BHW 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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