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URZ 9

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURZ 9
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 130,404 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body tray fitted.

Fail 18 Jun 2026 130,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body tray fitted.

Pass 4 Jun 2025 121,005 miles

engine under cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 103,476 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,078 miles

handbrake traveller getting high,

vehicle fitted with under shield limiting view on some component's

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,655 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake fluid service required

oil service required

Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittent (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake fluid service required

oil service required

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,650 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays and engine covers 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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URZ 9 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 URZ 9, 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 URZ 9 registered?

URZ 9 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is URZ 9 safe to buy?

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