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AC06 ANT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,940 mi
Last recorded107,940 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC06 ANT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 107,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2025 102,365 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,478 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2024 96,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,524 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 88,455 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 80,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,388 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2021 75,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 56,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,416 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 26 Jun 2015 34,356 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn thin

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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AC06 ANT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AC06 ANT, 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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AC06 ANT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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