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WD12 HBO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 HBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,570 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 107,832 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 107,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,334 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,621 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,714 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,985 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,984 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,357 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,761 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 23,270 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 22,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,198 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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WD12 HBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WD12 HBO, 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 WD12 HBO registered?

WD12 HBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is WD12 HBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 HBO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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