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V200 MAW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,413 mi
Last recorded54,413 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV200 MAW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 54,413 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 54,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 52,541 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 48,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,546 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 37,297 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 37,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,156 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 33,155 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 32,823 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,221 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 21,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 16,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 12,871 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges but stil within limits

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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V200 MAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 V200 MAW, 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 V200 MAW registered?

V200 MAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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