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PE12 WFB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,162 mi
Last recorded91,162 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 WFB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both nearside/offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,808 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,377 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 51,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,455 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 40,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 35,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,376 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 24,965 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 24,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,983 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 14,244 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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PE12 WFB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol 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 PE12 WFB, 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 PE12 WFB registered?

PE12 WFB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is PE12 WFB safe to buy?

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