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PO10 ULL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,319 mi
Last recorded78,319 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO10 ULL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,319 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,357 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 60,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 52,350 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 52,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 50,360 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 13 Nov 2021 50,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit 1.7mm *Advise Replacement* Size 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit 1.8/1.9mm *Advise Replacement* Size 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view if some testable items.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 46,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit 1.7mm *Advise Replacement* Size 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit 1.8/1.9mm *Advise Replacement* Size 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view if some testable items.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 40,642 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 36,552 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2017 31,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,850 miles

Nearside Rear deep cut in tread almost to cords

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,723 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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PO10 ULL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 PO10 ULL, 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 PO10 ULL registered?

PO10 ULL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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