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A24 ELT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,055 mi
Last recorded115,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 ELT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 115,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 107,687 miles

Offside Front noise in steering / suspension nothing visible

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 107,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front noise in steering / suspension nothing visible

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,886 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,592 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 65,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,647 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,336 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight movement in offside front track control arm inner bush

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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A24 ELT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A24 ELT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A24 ELT registered?

A24 ELT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is A24 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 ELT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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