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WN12 UXS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 UXS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 105,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 102,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,262 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,341 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,429 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,816 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 84,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,729 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 73,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,837 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 70,837 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)

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

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

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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WN12 UXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WN12 UXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN12 UXS registered?

WN12 UXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is WN12 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 UXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WN12 UXS have outstanding finance?

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