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TO03 DAW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,556 mi
Last recorded63,556 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO03 DAW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 63,556 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 63,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear wiper split (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 60,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear wiper split (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 57,533 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,002 miles

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Fail 6 Oct 2023 54,002 miles

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 45,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 37,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 33,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 29,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,463 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,239 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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TO03 DAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TO03 DAW, 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 TO03 DAW registered?

TO03 DAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is TO03 DAW safe to buy?

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