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SW12 AXD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,524 mi
Last recorded113,524 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 AXD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 113,524 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 113,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 105,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 94,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 88,847 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 88,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Damage to tyre side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight tyre side wall damage

Offside Front Tyre warn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Damage to tyre side wall not to cords

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,308 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 50,240 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,088 miles

Offside Rear brake warning cable rubbing on c.v boor

Fail 16 Jun 2016 38,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre warn badly on inner edge

Offside Rear brake warning cable rubbing on c.v boor

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,997 miles

N/S/F tyre arn on inner side and out side edges

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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SW12 AXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW12 AXD, 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 SW12 AXD registered?

SW12 AXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is SW12 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 AXD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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