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X44 SHV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,741 mi
Last recorded141,741 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX44 SHV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 141,741 miles

Coolant expansion bottle insecure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non standard number plates fitted.

Offside front anti roll bar link arm knocking badly.

Fail 20 Aug 2026 141,741 miles

Coolant expansion bottle insecure.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non standard number plates fitted.

Offside front anti roll bar link arm knocking badly.

Pass 15 Aug 2025 122,965 miles

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 104,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,196 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,485 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,363 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 62,363 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

uneven tyre wear o/s/r

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,815 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 57,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 28,232 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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X44 SHV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X44 SHV, 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 X44 SHV registered?

X44 SHV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is X44 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X44 SHV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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