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A9 CCU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,612 mi
Last recorded97,612 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 CCU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,612 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 83,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 83,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 77,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,833 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 73,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,529 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake warning light on, Pad wear indicator broken

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 65,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 40 R 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 40 R 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake warning light on, Pad wear indicator broken

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,896 miles

brake pad warning light on pads are fine

Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,589 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 31,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 19,326 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A9 CCU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A9 CCU, 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 A9 CCU registered?

A9 CCU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is A9 CCU safe to buy?

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