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AF12 UFR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UFR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 83,647 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 83,509 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45zrf17 kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,327 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 81,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread is low ( 225/45/17 run flat ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 80,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread is low ( 225/45/17 run flat ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front lower wishbone has play

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 78,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower wishbone has play

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,760 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear. (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,578 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,383 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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AF12 UFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AF12 UFR, 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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AF12 UFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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