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DXZ 2771

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,153 mi
Last recorded112,153 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 2771
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 112,153 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,341 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 104,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 104,469 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,762 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 97,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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DXZ 2771 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DXZ 2771, 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 DXZ 2771?

You can check the full history of DXZ 2771 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DXZ 2771 registered?

DXZ 2771 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is DXZ 2771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 2771 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DXZ 2771 have outstanding finance?

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