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G5 MCW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,370 mi
Last recorded59,370 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 MCW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 59,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 56,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,470 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 49,241 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 49,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 45,923 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 45,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/RF17 89W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,667 miles

osf osr tyre s low

Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 35,366 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,980 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 30,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 27,074 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 15,386 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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G5 MCW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G5 MCW, 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 G5 MCW registered?

G5 MCW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is G5 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 MCW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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