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WP12 XWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,258 mi
Last recorded164,258 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 XWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 164,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 157,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Tyre has worn very low on the outer edge

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,654 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 117,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WP12 XWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP12 XWM, 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 WP12 XWM registered?

WP12 XWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is WP12 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 XWM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP12 XWM have outstanding finance?

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