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M7 WNT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,120 mi
Last recorded80,120 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 WNT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,133 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 74,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,711 miles

engine oil low level

n/s/f headlamp wet /water ingress

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f power steering rack noisy

o/s/f rack inner track rod play evident

o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

Fail 23 Sep 2024 69,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil low level

n/s/f headlamp wet /water ingress

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f power steering rack noisy

o/s/f rack inner track rod play evident

o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,321 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 61,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,919 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,165 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 36,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 22,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,710 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 18,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M7 WNT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M7 WNT, 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 M7 WNT registered?

M7 WNT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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