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AP61 AVG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,825 mi
Last recorded58,825 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 AVG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,825 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 55,431 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 49,681 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 49,657 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,795 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Fail 24 Aug 2022 44,795 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,491 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,835 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,248 miles

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2019 30,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,295 miles

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,093 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,498 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP61 AVG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AP61 AVG, 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

How do I check the history of AP61 AVG?

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What year was AP61 AVG registered?

AP61 AVG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is AP61 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP61 AVG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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