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AP12 DWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,935 mi
Last recorded146,935 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 146,935 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 146,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,521 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted across

Rear brake discs are Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 132,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,461 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in the the steering rack / system

Fail 11 Jan 2021 115,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in the the steering rack / system

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,313 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,452 miles

Offside Front Steering rack slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,024 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 54,024 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,066 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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AP12 DWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 AP12 DWY, 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 AP12 DWY registered?

AP12 DWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is AP12 DWY safe to buy?

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