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WM12 OXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,372 mi
Last recorded124,372 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 OXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 124,372 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front curved arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 118,710 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 118,707 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster wheel in car not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,156 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 104,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,353 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,686 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,955 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 67,810 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front axle both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 38,253 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 38,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,479 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

under-trays 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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WM12 OXW 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 73.3%.

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 WM12 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

WM12 OXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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