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UP12 WHU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,688 mi
Last recorded119,688 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUP12 WHU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 119,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 119,688 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs not producing correct beam pattern both dipped beam. LED bulbs not allowed to be fitted to these headlamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 114,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 104,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 100,290 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 78,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,208 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,865 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2017 45,253 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads metal to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front inner rim buckled

drivetrain warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,623 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 32,623 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,614 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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UP12 WHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UP12 WHU, 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 UP12 WHU registered?

UP12 WHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for UP12 WHU shows 16 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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