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SW12 GDV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,276 mi
Last recorded102,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 102,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2026 102,274 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 102,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2025 101,330 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,737 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 98,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 94,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 94,604 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 89,383 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 58,935 miles

Battery warning light on

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear pad warning light on

Rear pads getting low

Fail 9 May 2018 58,935 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Battery warning light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear pad warning light on

Rear pads getting low

Pass 15 May 2017 50,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 31,709 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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SW12 GDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GDV, 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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SW12 GDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SW12 GDV safe to buy?

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