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P4 HBX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 HBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 88,297 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 77,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 69,233 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,486 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 59,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,138 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 52,138 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,430 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 47,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge but no cords showing

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2017 34,326 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 27,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,497 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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P4 HBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P4 HBX, 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 P4 HBX registered?

P4 HBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is P4 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 HBX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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