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ET12 EUP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,709 mi
Last recorded114,709 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 EUP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 114,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 114,638 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 110,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 87,181 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,886 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,537 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,325 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,448 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,442 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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ET12 EUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 ET12 EUP, 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 ET12 EUP registered?

ET12 EUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is ET12 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 EUP 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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