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MM11 CAD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,528 mi
Last recorded166,528 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM11 CAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 166,528 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 166,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 159,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,952 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 139,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,437 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 115,437 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,227 miles

Brake warning light on

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

O/S/R brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,968 miles

offside front tyre outer edge wearing low

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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MM11 CAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MM11 CAD, 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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MM11 CAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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