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AD12 FFA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 117,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,670 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush worn = n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 110,542 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 105,951 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,968 miles

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, components covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 101,968 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, components covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,328 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,419 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,354 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,404 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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AD12 FFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AD12 FFA, 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 AD12 FFA registered?

AD12 FFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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