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L21 DWT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,923 mi
Last recorded93,923 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 DWT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 93,923 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2026 93,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2025 89,527 miles

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Fitted With Covers/Trays, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,675 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,706 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,873 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,354 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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L21 DWT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L21 DWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L21 DWT registered?

L21 DWT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is L21 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 DWT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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