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MW12 UUT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,769 mi
Last recorded134,769 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 UUT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 134,769 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,617 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 121,608 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 90,383 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 89,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 85,430 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 74,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,035 miles

oil leak at rear axle

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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MW12 UUT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MW12 UUT, 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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MW12 UUT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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