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DL55 EAN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,349 mi
Last recorded65,349 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL55 EAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 65,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 55,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,109 miles

Slight wear noted in off side steering

Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,023 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,977 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,738 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 28,639 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 24,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 19,811 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 15,314 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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DL55 EAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 DL55 EAN, 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 DL55 EAN registered?

DL55 EAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is DL55 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL55 EAN 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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