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W26 CDB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,827 mi
Last recorded80,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 CDB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 70,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting bracket removed from blocking view through screen ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,749 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 55,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage - mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyre worn inner/outer edges very near to allowed limit - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,146 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,908 miles

Air filter housing not correctly fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 17 Aug 2018 37,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Air filter housing not correctly fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 29 Aug 2017 34,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers not checked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,458 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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W26 CDB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W26 CDB, 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 W26 CDB registered?

W26 CDB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is W26 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 CDB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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