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WD12 RXJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,943 mi
Last recorded106,943 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 RXJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,943 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock Top Mounting Slight Play

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Pad Wear Wiring Rubbed

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

Rear Suspension Has Areas Of Corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2023 83,848 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,840 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 67,840 miles

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

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

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

Advise both front tyres outer treads scrubbed

Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,498 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,291 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine and/or under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,541 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 53,541 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,288 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,913 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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WD12 RXJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WD12 RXJ, 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 WD12 RXJ registered?

WD12 RXJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is WD12 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 RXJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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