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W55 DYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,463 mi
Last recorded77,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 DYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 77,463 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,941 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,952 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 58,952 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,902 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 5 Sep 2019 43,393 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 28,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,097 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer raised edge (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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W55 DYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W55 DYM, 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

How do I check the history of W55 DYM?

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What year was W55 DYM registered?

W55 DYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is W55 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 DYM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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