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X55 DLW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

56,381 mi
Last recorded56,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 DLW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 56,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 145,506 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 145,457 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 54,659 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,830 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,374 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 50,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 106,586 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR 2.5MM, HEAVY CRACKS UNEVEN WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 36,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 88,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 31,408 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,129 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 71,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 27,800 miles

under bonnet and under body covers

Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,965 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 62,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 24,340 miles

under bonnet and underneath covers covering some components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,811 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear screen

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

Offside Front wiper starting to smear screen

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 21,037 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 21,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2017 45,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hanbrake travel high and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,675 miles

unable to get smoke readings

Fail 16 Dec 2016 17,653 miles

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

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

unable to get smoke readings

Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs appear worn

Pass 21 Dec 2015 13,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,011 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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X55 DLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 X55 DLW, 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 X55 DLW registered?

X55 DLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is X55 DLW safe to buy?

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