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MS51 MZY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS51 MZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2026 98,721 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 94,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Between 1.6 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,684 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,404 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 58,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 49,681 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 40,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting close to limit. (3.5.1g)

Vehicle is fitted with engine covers and under trays so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 29,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,847 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components

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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MS51 MZY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 MS51 MZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MS51 MZY registered?

MS51 MZY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is MS51 MZY safe to buy?

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