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SH12 WVB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 WVB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 104,515 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 100,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 100,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 94,643 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 94,642 miles

Exhaust system insecure Flex broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,190 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 83,190 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,110 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 75,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 72,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,766 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,925 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 47,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracked no cords showing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,923 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WVB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVB, 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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SH12 WVB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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