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AV09 NEV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,640 mi
Last recorded83,640 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 NEV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,640 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 77,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,480 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall crack/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall crack/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from caliper flexi to centre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from caliper flexi to centre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 53,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from n/s/r brake caliper flexi to centre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from o/s/r brake caliper flexi to centre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 53,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from n/s/r brake caliper flexi to centre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from o/s/r brake caliper flexi to centre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,871 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 38,171 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,671 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,568 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,193 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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AV09 NEV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AV09 NEV, 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 AV09 NEV registered?

AV09 NEV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is AV09 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 NEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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