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CA12 XBV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,760 mi
Last recorded64,760 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 XBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 61,885 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,929 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 59,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 56,003 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,363 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 44,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 40,685 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 31,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 26,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2016 13,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,645 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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CA12 XBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CA12 XBV, 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 CA12 XBV registered?

CA12 XBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CA12 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 XBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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