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W12 DUA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,108 mi
Last recorded128,108 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 DUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 128,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 125,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to nsr flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 123,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to nsr flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,948 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear alloy wheels have had welded repairs

Fail 6 Sep 2021 114,365 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light high level lamp flickers and intermittently flashes (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel rims have been welded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,202 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 105,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,319 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 99,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,364 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 91,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,110 miles

Offside Rear poor inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,302 miles

both front tyres out of shape

o/s/f tyre has cuts in outer tread

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,707 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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W12 DUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W12 DUA, 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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W12 DUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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