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W222 SUM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,392 mi
Last recorded131,392 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW222 SUM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 131,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 121,677 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 121,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 116,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog light cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bump stops worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 16 Feb 2023 110,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bump stops worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,643 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,569 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 90,569 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi leaking and coming to pieces (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,366 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm - 205/50r17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,254 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 81,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 72,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

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

low emitter

Fail 2 Dec 2017 72,407 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

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

low emitter

Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,442 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

low emitter

Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,532 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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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W222 SUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W222 SUM, 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 W222 SUM registered?

W222 SUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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