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AM09 DUG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,065 mi
Last recorded76,065 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 DUG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,065 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 76,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,429 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 69,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 58,628 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 48,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,322 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,255 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 29,245 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 16,069 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 16,068 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,298 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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AM09 DUG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AM09 DUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM09 DUG registered?

AM09 DUG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2012.

Is AM09 DUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM09 DUG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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