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L15 WYN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,825 mi
Last recorded60,825 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 WYN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,825 miles

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

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))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 60,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,413 miles

((0.55))...P3,,,215/40/18 x 2 fronts & 245/35/18 x 2 rears,

Pass 3 Feb 2022 44,025 miles

PLASTICS etc etc,,((0.55)) 215/40/18 x 2 fronts & 245/35/18 x 2 rears,

Fail 3 Feb 2022 44,025 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

PLASTICS etc etc,,((0.55)) 215/40/18 x 2 fronts & 245/35/18 x 2 rears,

Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,078 miles

((0.55)) 215/40/18 x 2 FRONTS & 245/35/18 X 2 REARS,,,,,

Pass 14 Feb 2020 36,903 miles

SERV?..PLSTIC COVERS ETC X 3,,245/35/18 X 2 REARS & 215/40/18 X 2 FRONTS ,,

Fail 13 Feb 2020 36,903 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

SERV?..PLSTIC COVERS ETC X 3,,245/35/18 X 2 REARS & 215/40/18 X 2 FRONTS ,,

Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,855 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 32,754 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 28,783 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,210 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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L15 WYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L15 WYN, 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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L15 WYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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