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EA12 WCK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,735 mi
Last recorded88,735 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 WCK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 88,735 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2025 88,733 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 76,881 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 76,879 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,384 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,973 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,437 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,677 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 37,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,844 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,381 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,586 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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EA12 WCK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA12 WCK, 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 EA12 WCK registered?

EA12 WCK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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