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B2 CEX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,146 mi
Last recorded101,146 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 101,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

front pade 75% worn

Fail 10 Dec 2025 101,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

front pade 75% worn

Pass 25 Nov 2024 97,958 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 96,888 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe after flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,842 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,161 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,056 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 67,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 67,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FIEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,527 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 57,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,751 miles

Lower under trays fitted, obscuring some under body components

Upper engine covers fitted, obscuring some under bonnet components

Fail 2 Dec 2015 33,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower under trays fitted, obscuring some under body components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in kerbing rib, but no ply or cords exposed, 205/50x17 runflat.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Small cut in offside front tyre outer kerbing rib, but no ply or cords exposed.

Upper engine covers fitted, obscuring some under bonnet components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage

engine covers fitted

item removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

under trays fitted

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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B2 CEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B2 CEX, 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 B2 CEX registered?

B2 CEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is B2 CEX safe to buy?

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