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VU12 HRR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,260 mi
Last recorded85,260 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HRR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,260 miles

Engine/Gearbox has slight judder

Pass 1 Feb 2020 77,887 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3/4/3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre 5 mm

Offside Front tyre 3/4/3 mm

Offside Rear tyre 4 mm

Fail 1 Feb 2020 77,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre 3/4/3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre 5 mm

Offside Front tyre 3/4/3 mm

Offside Rear tyre 4 mm

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,446 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 71,446 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,505 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 54,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,155 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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VU12 HRR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HRR, 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 VU12 HRR registered?

VU12 HRR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is VU12 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 HRR shows 8 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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