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A12 VOO

2009 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VOO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,927 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 106,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall and slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,420 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,545 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,561 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake has minor bind

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,235 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,635 miles

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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A12 VOO is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 75,077 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 A12 VOO, 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 17 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 VOO registered?

A12 VOO is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is A12 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 VOO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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