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BR57 MOR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,895 mi
Last recorded161,895 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR57 MOR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 161,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 155,577 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 155,512 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 144,331 miles

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

unable to full inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 12 Sep 2022 132,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,031 miles

slight play in o.s rack end / o.s.r shocker cover loose / n.s.r h brake squeal

Fail 8 Sep 2021 122,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in o.s rack end / o.s.r shocker cover loose / n.s.r h brake squeal

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,984 miles

under cover loose / nail in o.s.r tyre / o.s.r shocker cover loose

Fail 2 Sep 2020 110,984 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under cover loose / nail in o.s.r tyre / o.s.r shocker cover loose

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to wear indicators

Offside Front Inner Slight play in Rack end

Offside Front Tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,754 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 77,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,141 miles

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

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

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,732 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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BR57 MOR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BR57 MOR, 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 BR57 MOR registered?

BR57 MOR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is BR57 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR57 MOR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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