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DW02 DXN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,316 mi
Last recorded85,316 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW02 DXN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,316 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion present underside of vehicle

steering slightly notchy

Fail 30 Jun 2025 85,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear corrosion present underside of vehicle

steering slightly notchy

Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,700 miles

Nearside Front DAY LIGHT REPAIRED

Fail 19 Feb 2024 82,700 miles

Nearside Front DAY LIGHT REPAIRED

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 77,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 56,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 335,592 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 335,592 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 23,146 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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DW02 DXN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DW02 DXN, 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 DW02 DXN registered?

DW02 DXN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DW02 DXN safe to buy?

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