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Y33 MWX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 MWX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026

No lights fitted daytime MOT carried out.

Pass 17 Oct 2025 144,009 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 10 Oct 2025 144,008 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 19 Aug 2025

Daytime time only

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 139,821 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 139,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 136,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 7 Nov 2022 131,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST DAYTIME USE ONLY

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,531 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,923 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,027 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,002 miles

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,809 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 74,616 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 74,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread depth getting down

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,143 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 43,176 miles

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

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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Y33 MWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y33 MWX, 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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Y33 MWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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