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A12 XXG

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,551 mi
Last recorded111,551 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XXG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 111,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 111,538 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 106,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,961 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 98,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 3mm pad thickness lsft (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 98,398 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 3mm pad thickness lsft (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,945 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Parking brake only just meets minimum requirement at 16%

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,172 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,246 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,950 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,682 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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A12 XXG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 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 A12 XXG, 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 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 XXG registered?

A12 XXG is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is A12 XXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 XXG 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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