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SH12 WUO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,649 mi
Last recorded81,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 WUO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 81,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,793 miles

Covers &shield fitted

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 77,639 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Covers &shield fitted

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked with yellow chalk ()

Pass 6 Jun 2020 74,429 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,533 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 50,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 39,972 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,854 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,674 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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SH12 WUO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WUO, 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 SH12 WUO registered?

SH12 WUO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is SH12 WUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 WUO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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