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DM52 MAB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

235,344 mi
Last recorded235,344 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM52 MAB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 235,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 228,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 228,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 213,228 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 206,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 206,932 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake performance near limit.

Pass 11 Dec 2021 195,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 176,790 miles

brake pipes above under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 171,811 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 171,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 163,502 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 154,543 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 148,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,540 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 129,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DM52 MAB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 DM52 MAB, 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 DM52 MAB registered?

DM52 MAB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 October 2012.

Is DM52 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM52 MAB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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