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WK12 XVV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,178 mi
Last recorded139,178 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 139,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 131,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,894 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 124,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 120,907 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 120,907 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,567 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 112,567 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 98,455 miles

Difficult to engage reverse gear

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

Pass 22 May 2018 92,877 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 92,876 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated centre seatbelt reciever (4.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 88,718 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 88,715 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)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 88,305 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 71,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,489 miles

winter tyres fitted

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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WK12 XVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WK12 XVV, 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 WK12 XVV registered?

WK12 XVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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