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AM12 GAM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,902 mi
Last recorded100,902 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 GAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,590 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 90,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,005 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 57,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AM12 GAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM12 GAM, 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 AM12 GAM registered?

AM12 GAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is AM12 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM12 GAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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