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S22 CMW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,648 mi
Last recorded160,648 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 CMW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 160,648 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Fail 23 Dec 2020 160,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 23 Dec 2019 144,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front .nearside rear and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 144,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front .nearside rear and offside rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 125,566 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 106,438 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Dec 2016 80,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge, (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers now smearing .smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,507 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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S22 CMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S22 CMW, 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 S22 CMW registered?

S22 CMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is S22 CMW safe to buy?

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