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VN12 WEF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,666 mi
Last recorded117,666 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 WEF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 117,666 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2025 107,965 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 107,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 101,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 101,717 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 94,436 miles

hand brake slightly imbalanced in operation (internal shoes)

rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

underside components showing general corrosion

Pass 25 May 2022 85,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,877 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 53,487 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,511 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 34,510 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,761 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,739 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,722 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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VN12 WEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN12 WEF, 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 VN12 WEF registered?

VN12 WEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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