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SW12 MWU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,694 mi
Last recorded78,694 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 MWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 78,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 73,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,244 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 48,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 46,989 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 46,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,758 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,354 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 37,354 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

screen washers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,180 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Undercovers blocking full inspection.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 19,940 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 MWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SW12 MWU, 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 SW12 MWU registered?

SW12 MWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is SW12 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 MWU 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.

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