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AD51 DAT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,275 mi
Last recorded76,275 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 DAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 71,784 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 65,674 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,360 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,914 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,819 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,158 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,727 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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AD51 DAT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD51 DAT, 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

How do I check the history of AD51 DAT?

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What year was AD51 DAT registered?

AD51 DAT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AD51 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 DAT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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