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X16 EPB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,153 mi
Last recorded113,153 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 EPB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,442 miles

Front shock dust covers ripped

Rear pads beginning to wear

Pass 4 Dec 2021 92,542 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 87,416 miles

Offside front tyre worn on side walls

Fail 12 Dec 2020 87,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on side walls

Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,945 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a small metal object in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,535 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 50,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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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X16 EPB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X16 EPB, 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 X16 EPB registered?

X16 EPB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is X16 EPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X16 EPB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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