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X13 ALB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 ALB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 64,819 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 62,527 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 58,679 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 43,410 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 35,953 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 17 Sep 2020 33,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 27,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,786 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 16,786 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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X13 ALB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 X13 ALB, 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 X13 ALB registered?

X13 ALB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is X13 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X13 ALB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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