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R7 SHH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,044 mi
Last recorded45,044 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 SHH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 45,044 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 43,897 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 40,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 36,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 32,664 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,682 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 29,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 22,933 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 19,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,068 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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R7 SHH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R7 SHH, 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 R7 SHH registered?

R7 SHH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is R7 SHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 SHH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R7 SHH have outstanding finance?

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