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W400 RAC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,754 mi
Last recorded71,754 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW400 RAC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 62,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2023 57,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 53,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,949 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 50,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,183 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 46,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 42,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 41,292 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,943 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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W400 RAC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W400 RAC, 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 W400 RAC registered?

W400 RAC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is W400 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W400 RAC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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