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WM12 DWV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,019 mi
Last recorded174,019 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 DWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 174,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 171,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 149,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 143,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 132,496 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2021 127,383 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 125,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,907 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,803 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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WM12 DWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WM12 DWV, 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 WM12 DWV registered?

WM12 DWV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is WM12 DWV safe to buy?

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