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EM11 DEW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,536 mi
Last recorded130,536 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM11 DEW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 130,536 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 122,859 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 122,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,308 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,419 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,502 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 84,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,103 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,365 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,257 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 66,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,442 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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EM11 DEW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EM11 DEW, 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 EM11 DEW registered?

EM11 DEW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is EM11 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM11 DEW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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