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MT12 XAR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,279 mi
Last recorded114,279 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 114,279 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 99,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,185 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,279 miles

Offside Lower body plastic trim partly insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2023 77,164 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,055 miles

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 6 Sep 2022 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,398 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 69,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,594 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 55,869 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,911 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,042 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,809 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MT12 XAR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MT12 XAR, 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 MT12 XAR registered?

MT12 XAR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is MT12 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 XAR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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