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WF12 XJT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,080 mi
Last recorded160,080 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 XJT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 160,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 153,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 144,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 144,388 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 132,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 122,146 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear four wheels brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,646 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 115,646 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,430 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 99,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,418 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to windscreen but not effecting drivers view

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,033 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WF12 XJT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 WF12 XJT, 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 WF12 XJT registered?

WF12 XJT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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