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M55 GWR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,885 mi
Last recorded46,885 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 GWR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 46,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 43,854 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,949 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 37,388 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,024 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,285 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2018 21,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,634 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 13,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,916 miles

engine and under cover obscuring components.

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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M55 GWR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M55 GWR, 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 M55 GWR registered?

M55 GWR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is M55 GWR safe to buy?

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