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AP12 FFR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FFR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 101,310 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 101,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 95,180 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2023 87,888 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 78,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 69,607 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,575 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 51,316 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,329 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 33,701 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 24,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 11,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 10,809 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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AP12 FFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP12 FFR, 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 AP12 FFR registered?

AP12 FFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is AP12 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 FFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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