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DP12 MTP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,810 mi
Last recorded70,810 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 MTP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 70,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,180 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 60,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 54,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 54,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 47,860 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Fail 16 Feb 2021 47,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,468 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 30,051 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Fail 12 Feb 2018 30,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,924 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 15,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MTP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DP12 MTP?

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What year was DP12 MTP registered?

DP12 MTP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DP12 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP12 MTP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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