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P5 CUH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,266 mi
Last recorded101,266 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 CUH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 101,266 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 101,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,619 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 22 Jan 2025 85,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,597 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,462 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,370 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 51,370 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,669 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 45,669 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,665 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 34,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 24,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,864 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 19,549 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 14,584 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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P5 CUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P5 CUH, 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 P5 CUH registered?

P5 CUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is P5 CUH safe to buy?

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