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V18 GPH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,377 mi
Last recorded67,377 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 GPH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 67,377 miles

Nearside Front head lamp les dim

Pass 27 May 2025 60,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 60,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 54,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,829 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 48,679 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 42,447 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,786 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 36,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 32,557 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 26,823 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chips in drivers view (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 20,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 11,283 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 11,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,603 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,515 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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V18 GPH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V18 GPH, 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 V18 GPH registered?

V18 GPH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is V18 GPH safe to buy?

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