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CE11 DOW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,095 mi
Last recorded66,095 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 DOW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 66,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 59,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 45,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,195 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 40,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,359 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 29,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,246 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 13,800 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 10,717 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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CE11 DOW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CE11 DOW, 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 CE11 DOW registered?

CE11 DOW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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