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PC59 MLC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,368 mi
Last recorded62,368 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC59 MLC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 62,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 59,422 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 56,836 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 56,836 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,441 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 52,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,310 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 41,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,342 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 30,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,747 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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PC59 MLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PC59 MLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PC59 MLC registered?

PC59 MLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is PC59 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PC59 MLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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