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MG55 MRK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,841 mi
Last recorded88,841 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG55 MRK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,268 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (front) control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (rear) control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall/215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,143 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,367 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,428 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not tested, unable to gain access

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,180 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,806 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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MG55 MRK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MG55 MRK, 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 MG55 MRK registered?

MG55 MRK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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