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AV12 FDY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,157 mi
Last recorded70,157 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,157 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,451 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,286 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 56,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,211 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,151 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,859 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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AV12 FDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV12 FDY, 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 AV12 FDY?

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What year was AV12 FDY registered?

AV12 FDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AV12 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 FDY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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