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DP12 BGZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,586 mi
Last recorded109,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 BGZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 109,586 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 103,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,822 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,625 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,625 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 82,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,150 miles

Front brake pads 50% worn

Rear brake pads 50% worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,191 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,363 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 1 Sep 2017 60,097 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working indicator situated in mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,623 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,697 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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DP12 BGZ 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 DP12 BGZ, 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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DP12 BGZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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