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P121 ALL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,689 mi
Last recorded156,689 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 ALL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 156,689 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 153,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 150,382 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 142,313 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 142,313 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 137,166 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 128,322 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,943 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 118,943 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 108,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 87,707 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,350 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 70,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P121 ALL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 P121 ALL, 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 P121 ALL registered?

P121 ALL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is P121 ALL safe to buy?

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