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S11 XDU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,386 mi
Last recorded125,386 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 XDU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 125,386 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2025 108,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 103,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Slight damage 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,966 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 62,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,448 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,555 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 41,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,354 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 30,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,409 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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S11 XDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 S11 XDU, 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 S11 XDU registered?

S11 XDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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