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AD12 AWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,290 mi
Last recorded128,290 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 128,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 124,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 197,747 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 195,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo oil pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 117,762 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 117,761 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,989 miles

Front Lower front suspension arm bushes detreating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2019 108,987 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower front suspension arm bushes detreating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,006 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,646 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,646 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AD12 AWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD12 AWY, 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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AD12 AWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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