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S13 COU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,297 mi
Last recorded110,297 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 COU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 110,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 100,366 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 100,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 92,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2023 86,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 69,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,106 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit continental contisport contact rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,262 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,240 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S13 COU 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 S13 COU, 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 S13 COU registered?

S13 COU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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