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CX55 CAL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,521 mi
Last recorded62,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 CAL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 62,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 52,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner offside rear inner nearside rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear .nearside front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2024 44,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,105 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 35,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,384 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges!

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,257 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,080 miles

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

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

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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CX55 CAL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CX55 CAL, 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 CX55 CAL registered?

CX55 CAL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is CX55 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 CAL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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