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VU12 HPY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,020 mi
Last recorded192,020 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HPY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 192,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 179,826 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 179,495 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 167,488 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 152,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,288 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 129,072 miles

Front Both shock absorber gaitors are ineffective.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Screw in tyre tread.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 129,072 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items attached to mirror affecting view to front of vehicle. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both shock absorber gaitors are ineffective.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Screw in tyre tread.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 121,522 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 121,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 109,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,607 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,400 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 78,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,683 miles

nearside rear pads worn

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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VU12 HPY 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 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 VU12 HPY, 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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VU12 HPY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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