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IXZ 433

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,631 mi
Last recorded142,631 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 433
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 142,631 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp condensation

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 133,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,994 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 116,661 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 116,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn deterioration front arm rubber fixation bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn deterioration to front arm rubber fixation bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,410 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 101,410 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible excessively damaged front number plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,978 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,894 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,405 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,405 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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IXZ 433 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 IXZ 433, 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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IXZ 433 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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