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MY55 CAP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,207 mi
Last recorded104,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 CAP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,207 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 100,702 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 100,702 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,711 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 93,640 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2022 89,991 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension lowered

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension lowered

under trays fitted to under body

Fail 13 Feb 2021 84,376 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, and flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted

vehicle has lowered suspension

Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,019 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,195 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 23,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MY55 CAP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 MY55 CAP, 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 MY55 CAP registered?

MY55 CAP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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