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AN61 SOS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,030 mi
Last recorded169,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN61 SOS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 169,030 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2025 148,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,337 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 138,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,393 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe and mountings

Fail 5 Oct 2022 121,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe and mountings

Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,054 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 112,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,440 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,055 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,603 miles

child seat fitted nsf

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,813 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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AN61 SOS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AN61 SOS, 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 AN61 SOS registered?

AN61 SOS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is AN61 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN61 SOS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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