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NA12 WPM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,227 mi
Last recorded134,227 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 WPM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 134,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 125,095 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 124,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,459 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,087 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at back of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached hanging off (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 101,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,914 miles

Engine cover, sill covers and under tray fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 83,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine cover, sill covers and under tray fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,054 miles

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

zero emission cover fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,054 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

zero emission cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,950 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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NA12 WPM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NA12 WPM, 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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NA12 WPM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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