CarVerify

Free Car Check

SIW 828

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,928 mi
Last recorded84,928 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 828
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,928 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 80,720 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,564 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2023 78,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,524 miles

Engine Covers Under Trays Fitted

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,800 miles

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

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,559 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,212 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2019 65,212 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,662 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 48,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 39,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,832 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the seatbelt

engine cover and undertrays are fitted

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SIW 828 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 SIW 828, 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

How do I check the history of SIW 828?

You can check the full history of SIW 828 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SIW 828 registered?

SIW 828 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is SIW 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 828 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIW 828 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SIW 828. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.