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WH02 ELY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,817 mi
Last recorded139,817 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH02 ELY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 139,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 128,603 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 116,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 116,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged and moisture in light - beam pattern good (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in offside steering rack arm joint

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 92,503 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 92,503 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,798 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,727 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 66,898 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad warning system activated but new pads fitted allround

Fail 20 Dec 2018 66,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 61,122 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,288 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 46,288 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 33,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail 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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WH02 ELY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WH02 ELY, 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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WH02 ELY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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