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2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,832 mi
Last recorded39,832 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 URL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,219 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 32,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,949 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed slightly

Engine covers fitted

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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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SH12 URL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH12 URL, 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 SH12 URL registered?

SH12 URL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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