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B7 PEX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,068 mi
Last recorded116,068 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 PEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,068 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 116,068 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 110,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 105,336 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,709 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,409 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 94,407 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,121 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,333 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,320 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,022 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 72,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,171 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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B7 PEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 B7 PEX, 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 B7 PEX registered?

B7 PEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is B7 PEX safe to buy?

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