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2012 BMW 1 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW12GDV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 102,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 102,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front day time running light not working
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,330 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
6 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,737 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2025 9 Jun 20266 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,737 MI
9 Jun 20264 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,606 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,383 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023 9 Jun 20261 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,347 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,495 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,470 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020 9 Jun 202611 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,935 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Rear pads getting low
- Rear pad warning light on
- Rear brake discs corroded
- Battery warning light on
9 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery warning light on
- Rear pads getting low
- Rear pad warning light on
- Rear brake discs corroded
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,592 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,709 MI
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SW12GDV was registered on 2012-06-20
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