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P8 PDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,406 mi
Last recorded137,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 PDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 137,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 129,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 On Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 125,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 125,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,595 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 113,528 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 103,954 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,341 miles

Parking brake (lever) has slight travel

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,470 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 72,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,225 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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P8 PDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P8 PDX, 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 P8 PDX registered?

P8 PDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is P8 PDX safe to buy?

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