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AO12 VMF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VMF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,511 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 89,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 81,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s, n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,617 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,024 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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AO12 VMF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO12 VMF, 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 AO12 VMF registered?

AO12 VMF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is AO12 VMF safe to buy?

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