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G13 DDC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,788 mi
Last recorded100,788 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 DDC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 100,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on suspension arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on suspension arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine bay- split crankcase breather hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms worn/perished- no excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 95,889 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 93,533 miles

Nearside Front whole light cluster has condensation build up inside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 91,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,321 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,977 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 78,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,129 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,129 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,813 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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G13 DDC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G13 DDC, 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 G13 DDC registered?

G13 DDC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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