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EN12 UPP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,534 mi
Last recorded96,534 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 UPP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,534 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,558 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 94,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,969 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 87,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 72,820 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,493 miles

Central Front Windscreen washers only just provide enough fluid to screen, suspect Algy in bottle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 64,493 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure plate snapped in half and hanging down (0.1 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washers only just provide enough fluid to screen, suspect Algy in bottle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 56,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,390 miles

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

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

rear pads starting to get low

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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EN12 UPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN12 UPP, 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

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What year was EN12 UPP registered?

EN12 UPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 August 2012.

Is EN12 UPP safe to buy?

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