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GE51 ATE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,198 mi
Last recorded100,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE51 ATE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,198 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 100,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 10 bulges on inner wall (215/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Cracked through one of 3 welds (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 97,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,044 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 84,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and on legal limit through centre tread 245/35/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad warning light is showing

engine cover is insecure

mix of runflat and non runflat tyres front and rear

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 7 Jul 2022 84,339 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner 3 x cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and on legal limit through centre tread 245/35/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad warning light is showing

engine cover is insecure

mix of runflat and non runflat tyres front and rear

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,194 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,291 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,380 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 68,380 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,158 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 47,524 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 47,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,090 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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GE51 ATE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GE51 ATE, 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 GE51 ATE registered?

GE51 ATE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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