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XX12 CLS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,341 mi
Last recorded132,341 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX12 CLS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 132,341 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and splitting inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake long

Fail 25 Feb 2025 117,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to chord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and splitting inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake long

Pass 2 Feb 2024 105,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 94,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake long

tpms light on

Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,639 miles

Near side front daytime running light not working

Fail 5 Feb 2022 83,627 miles

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

Near side front daytime running light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,507 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 75,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 66,399 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 66,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,961 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer egdes (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer egdes (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,870 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)

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,022 miles

Smoke emissions to LOW to record

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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XX12 CLS 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 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 XX12 CLS, 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 XX12 CLS registered?

XX12 CLS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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