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W123 PES

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,047 mi
Last recorded62,047 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 PES
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,047 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 54,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlight has slight condensation

Fail 16 Dec 2024 54,976 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight has slight condensation

Pass 15 Jan 2024 47,725 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 41,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 32,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 30,550 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,941 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 18,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 18,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge due to uneven tyre wear (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on its inner edge and close to exposing ply or cords

Pass 11 Nov 2016 15,274 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 13,500 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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W123 PES is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W123 PES, 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 W123 PES registered?

W123 PES is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is W123 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W123 PES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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