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SH12 WVZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,683 mi
Last recorded76,683 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 WVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 76,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,290 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,312 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 63,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,917 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working less than 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2021 56,244 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST BROKEN OFF (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front HEADLAMPS AIM LOW

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,567 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,065 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,499 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 WVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 SH12 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

SH12 WVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is SH12 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 WVZ 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.

Does SH12 WVZ have outstanding finance?

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