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BO55 CXB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,607 mi
Last recorded127,607 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 CXB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 127,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 121,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 108,805 miles

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

engine breather pipe split

Fail 18 Dec 2023 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine breather pipe split

oil level low

Pass 16 Dec 2022 99,265 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

possible front wheel alignment need adjustment

Fail 16 Dec 2022 99,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

possible front wheel alignment need adjustment

Fail 3 Dec 2022 99,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,514 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 89,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,027 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,921 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 56,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 35,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BO55 CXB 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 68.8%.

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 BO55 CXB, 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 BO55 CXB registered?

BO55 CXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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