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EL51 DEN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,181 mi
Last recorded57,181 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 DEN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 57,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,298 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 48,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 43,346 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 38,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 35,006 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 33,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 27,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 27,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 12,302 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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EL51 DEN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EL51 DEN, 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 EL51 DEN registered?

EL51 DEN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is EL51 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL51 DEN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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