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BW12 FWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 83,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 83,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,662 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 75,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,793 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 FWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW12 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

BW12 FWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BW12 FWY safe to buy?

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