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S2 DMA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 DMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,752 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 88,751 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction item on screen and mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jun 2024 76,120 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged by under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 68,246 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 68,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 68,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2022 60,308 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,168 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 55,167 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,552 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,290 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 52,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,879 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,890 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 37,738 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 29,426 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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S2 DMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S2 DMA, 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 S2 DMA registered?

S2 DMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is S2 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 DMA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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