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MW12 UVJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,762 mi
Last recorded68,762 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 UVJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 68,762 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 64,454 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 64,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall + wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,204 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 57,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 38,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,843 miles

Coolant low.

Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,493 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 27,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear wiper blade split and worn

Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,580 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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MW12 UVJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVJ, 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 MW12 UVJ registered?

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

Is MW12 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 UVJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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