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XX51 MAJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX51 MAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,739 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 133,119 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 130,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 126,179 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2021 120,953 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged has small crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,465 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 103,465 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

passed emission test,with no printout due to very low smoke levels

Fail 31 Jul 2017 96,074 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

passed emission test,with no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,626 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 86,626 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,862 miles

Advise replacment of o/s/f tyre

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

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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XX51 MAJ 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 76.9%.

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 XX51 MAJ, 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 XX51 MAJ registered?

XX51 MAJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is XX51 MAJ safe to buy?

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