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SW12 MWV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,276 mi
Last recorded164,276 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 MWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 164,276 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 29 Aug 2024 150,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 141,472 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 141,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 119,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 119,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 109,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,881 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 44,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,255 miles

engine covers and under trays 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
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SW12 MWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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