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ES55 GWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,337 mi
Last recorded64,337 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES55 GWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,337 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,540 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 56,303 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,031 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,547 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,033 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,509 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 34,699 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,327 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2015 23,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre

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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ES55 GWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ES55 GWS, 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 ES55 GWS registered?

ES55 GWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is ES55 GWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES55 GWS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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