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L33 WAJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,392 mi
Last recorded91,392 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 WAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 91,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,381 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

slight knock on front would advise further investigation

Fail 12 Mar 2025 80,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

slight knock on front would advise further investigation

Pass 8 Apr 2024 73,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,120 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 70,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,511 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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L33 WAJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L33 WAJ, 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 L33 WAJ registered?

L33 WAJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is L33 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 WAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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