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P6 BMW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,768 mi
Last recorded48,768 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 BMW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 48,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 46,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 44,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 42,778 miles

Central Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2022 42,778 miles

Central Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 40,819 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,790 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2019 36,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 31,504 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,858 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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P6 BMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P6 BMW, 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 P6 BMW registered?

P6 BMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is P6 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 BMW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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