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W800 SEL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,609 mi
Last recorded91,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW800 SEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 91,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.0mm and void on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,234 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 73,225 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 60,601 miles

O,S,R tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2022 56,300 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,212 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 50,701 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 46,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer sidewall aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 45,648 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 39,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,023 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 24,275 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 24,275 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 15,895 miles

Both front tyres badly perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm Wearing on inner edge & badly perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm Wearing on inner edge & badly perishing (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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W800 SEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W800 SEL, 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 W800 SEL registered?

W800 SEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is W800 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W800 SEL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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