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S29 WLB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 WLB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 98,112 miles

pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,266 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,365 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 91,404 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,007 miles

Slight play offside steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 78,888 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,617 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,563 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 51,527 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,503 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S29 WLB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S29 WLB, 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 S29 WLB registered?

S29 WLB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is S29 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 WLB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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