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S800 MHB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 MHB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 89,117 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 89,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,196 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn inner edge, Wearing smooth

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,772 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 74,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,214 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 51,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2021 36,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,767 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 25,972 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,770 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 20,663 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,768 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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S800 MHB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S800 MHB, 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 S800 MHB registered?

S800 MHB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is S800 MHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S800 MHB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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