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PE12 HTZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,523 mi
Last recorded47,523 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 HTZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 47,523 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 43,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,521 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 40,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 37,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 37,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to water in head lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 31,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,992 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 25,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,408 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 19,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,082 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Nov 2015 15,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 12,090 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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PE12 HTZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PE12 HTZ, 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 PE12 HTZ registered?

PE12 HTZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is PE12 HTZ safe to buy?

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