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CS03 EEE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,138 mi
Last recorded118,138 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS03 EEE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 118,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake force arm bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake force arm bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 118,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake force arm bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake force arm bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 102,797 miles

Offside Front Fog light inop

Fail 7 Jan 2025 102,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light inop

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,196 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 82,184 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,103 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 44,528 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,517 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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CS03 EEE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 CS03 EEE, 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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CS03 EEE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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