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PY12 MDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,538 mi
Last recorded100,538 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 MDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 86,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit-change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit-change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 50,942 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 50,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,415 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,621 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,614 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 19,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,746 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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PY12 MDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PY12 MDX, 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 PY12 MDX registered?

PY12 MDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is PY12 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 MDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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