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BW12 AWU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,249 mi
Last recorded108,249 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 AWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 108,249 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears just pass test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,800 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pads just over the 1.5mm mot pass limit

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,475 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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BW12 AWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW12 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW12 AWU registered?

BW12 AWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BW12 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 AWU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW12 AWU have outstanding finance?

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