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MA12 WTF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,825 mi
Last recorded78,825 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 WTF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,825 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,059 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 69,474 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 69,474 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working nsf&osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,637 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 65,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,751 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 53,751 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,634 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,597 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 38,592 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 15,964 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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MA12 WTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MA12 WTF, 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 MA12 WTF registered?

MA12 WTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MA12 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 WTF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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