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S70 SEW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,954 mi
Last recorded101,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 SEW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 101,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 4 Jan 2023 92,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,095 miles

Nearside Rear park brake binding when vehicle jacked up nothing showing on RBT

Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,091 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 78,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,593 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 72,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,837 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,645 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,658 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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S70 SEW 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 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 S70 SEW, 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 S70 SEW registered?

S70 SEW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is S70 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 SEW 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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