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X18 BRW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,781 mi
Last recorded150,781 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 BRW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 150,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 148,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 143,941 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 138,463 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2022 138,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2021 133,928 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn very close to tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 133,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn very close to tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,134 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,326 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS BROKEN.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH NO PLATES DELAMINATING. REC RENEWAL SOON. (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES 225 40 18 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 104,723 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS QUITE SCORED. INNER PADS WEARING PREMATURELY. BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE ETC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,776 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,283 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 73,283 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front outer edge worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,757 miles

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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X18 BRW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X18 BRW, 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 X18 BRW registered?

X18 BRW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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