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X18 DCG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,824 mi
Last recorded126,824 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 DCG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 126,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 126,824 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 121,699 miles

Nearside Front road wheel has a big chunk missing

Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,919 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 116,907 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Fluctuating severely (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,559 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,508 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped inner outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recorded close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm recorded legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pads sensor disconnected

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs getting lipped on inner outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 106,210 miles

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired rear differntial mounting bolt has snapped/differntial misalinged (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm recorded very close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recorded close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear pads sensor dettatched

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs getting lipped/worn on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 98,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front/rear both brake pads sensors detached

Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,786 miles

Front brake discs are lipped .

Front brake pads are worn .

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,348 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,539 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2015 43,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 DCG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 DCG, 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 DCG registered?

X18 DCG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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