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EU61 PBY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,778 mi
Last recorded118,778 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 PBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 118,778 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive movement at upper anchorage. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,893 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 108,762 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 y non rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,248 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,025 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,497 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,176 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 55,548 miles

under trays fitted limited inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2018 47,267 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 47,267 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,724 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,398 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 23,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,754 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 13,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EU61 PBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 EU61 PBY, 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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EU61 PBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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