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R8 UHO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 UHO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,729 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 64,882 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2022 64,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly and reset pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,094 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,447 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 8,700 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 8,631 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 7,964 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 7,964 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 6,747 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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R8 UHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R8 UHO, 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 R8 UHO registered?

R8 UHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is R8 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 UHO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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