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WM12 XWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,370 mi
Last recorded102,370 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 XWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,370 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounted close to o/s/r swing arm plastic cover. (6.1.2 (a))

N/S Number plate lamp working but dull

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring view to components.

Pass 25 Feb 2025 99,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 97,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 97,473 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 90,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,749 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost control arm bushing is leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 3mm and has heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 3mm and has heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,402 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,215 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,046 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 28,046 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 XWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XWE, 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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WM12 XWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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