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XU10 MER

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,916 mi
Last recorded115,916 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXU10 MER
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 115,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,865 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 97,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,095 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,300 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,272 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread. 2014. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 42,523 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))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 42,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,748 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 23,859 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 23,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,926 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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XU10 MER is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XU10 MER, 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 XU10 MER registered?

XU10 MER is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is XU10 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for XU10 MER shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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