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X555 CDS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,622 mi
Last recorded84,622 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 CDS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,622 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,538 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 80,472 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 79,455 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All alloys inner bead rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 74,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 69,225 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 69,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 64,792 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,476 miles

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

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some componenets

Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,467 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,157 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 36,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,105 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 17,808 miles

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

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

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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X555 CDS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X555 CDS, 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

How do I check the history of X555 CDS?

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What year was X555 CDS registered?

X555 CDS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is X555 CDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X555 CDS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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