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M29 SEL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,976 mi
Last recorded107,976 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 SEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,976 miles

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

pad warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2025 107,976 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

pad warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2024 93,622 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,715 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,965 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 80,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 74,898 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 74,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 70,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,144 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 54,917 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,350 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,679 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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M29 SEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M29 SEL, 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 M29 SEL registered?

M29 SEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is M29 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 SEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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