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ST02 HRY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,119 mi
Last recorded139,119 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 HRY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 139,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 121,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play at inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 111,015 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 111,011 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,657 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 64,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 64,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,884 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (Repairable)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight play in O/S/F suspension/steering could be suspension arm or steering rack, too slight to tell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 59,884 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (Repairable)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight play in O/S/F suspension/steering could be suspension arm or steering rack, too slight to tell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,400 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 mm wear left. (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 88y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 30,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

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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ST02 HRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST02 HRY, 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 ST02 HRY registered?

ST02 HRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is ST02 HRY safe to buy?

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