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ET03 EGT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 EGT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 72,809 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 61,933 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 61,933 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 49,423 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 47,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 44,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,990 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,169 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,524 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,901 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,518 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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ET03 EGT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ET03 EGT, 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 ET03 EGT registered?

ET03 EGT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is ET03 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 EGT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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