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DU12 USN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 USN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 84,824 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2026 84,802 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2025 74,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Pick up on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Pick up on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 64,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 64,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 63,304 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 63,299 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 50,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 47,779 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 47,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Apr 2019 45,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 43,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,599 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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DU12 USN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU12 USN, 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 DU12 USN registered?

DU12 USN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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