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WD12 BBF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,340 mi
Last recorded87,340 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 BBF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 87,340 miles

Nearside Front lense condensated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff seaping oil

Fail 7 May 2026 87,340 miles

Nearside Front lense condensated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear diff seaping oil

Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 86,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slighly condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge has low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge has low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 77,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very condensated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge has low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge has low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,830 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,214 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,547 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 53,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or near warning wire unable to fully see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre nearing wear indicators

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,826 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on both edges

Fail 26 Feb 2019 45,826 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyres worn slightly on both edges

Pass 27 Feb 2018 27,449 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 27,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,178 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,937 miles

n/s rear tyre has cut in tread

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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WD12 BBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WD12 BBF, 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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WD12 BBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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