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F9 MWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,001 mi
Last recorded74,001 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 MWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Upper cover also loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 68,217 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pad back plates are corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2024 61,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 61,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,001 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 57,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Delamination. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

N/S brake pad wear sensor wiring is loose.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 38,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 34,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,194 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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F9 MWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F9 MWM, 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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F9 MWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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