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B26 COU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 COU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Sep 2025 93,805 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition REAR SILENCER HAS BEEN CUT OUT. (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR INNER EDGE. OSF OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,138 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 72,105 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested disk heavily worn (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,094 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight damage to headlamp

brake pad warning light on but brake pads ok

Fail 21 Dec 2021 57,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight damage to headlamp

brake pad warning light on but brake pads ok

Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,962 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Fail 22 Dec 2020 47,957 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake warning lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,868 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 39,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 29,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 29,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 16,119 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 13,186 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 10,152 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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B26 COU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B26 COU, 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 B26 COU registered?

B26 COU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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