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W20 HUM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,548 mi
Last recorded88,548 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 HUM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 88,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 86,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 74,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 65,376 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,018 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 59,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2021 52,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 47,409 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 40,826 miles

Check all tyre treads regularly

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2017 32,489 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,109 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 21,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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W20 HUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W20 HUM, 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 W20 HUM registered?

W20 HUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is W20 HUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W20 HUM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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