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M55 MBG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,622 mi
Last recorded97,622 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 MBG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,622 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 97,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 79,684 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,654 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,474 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,223 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'.

Low emitter.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,482 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 16,378 miles

signs of wear and feathering to both front tyres on outer edges

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 MBG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 M55 MBG, 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 MBG registered?

M55 MBG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is M55 MBG safe to buy?

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