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MX07 SEW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,937 mi
Last recorded180,937 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX07 SEW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 180,937 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 180,937 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 162,732 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 131,399 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,157 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2021 107,058 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 93,040 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 84,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,294 miles

Under tray has fitted could not see all testable components

Pass 20 May 2016 60,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 56,457 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MX07 SEW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX07 SEW, 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 MX07 SEW registered?

MX07 SEW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is MX07 SEW safe to buy?

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