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AV12 FMP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,593 mi
Last recorded112,593 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FMP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 112,593 miles

Offside Rear door damage but open and close normally

Offside Rear pumper damage but secure

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 107,468 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 105,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad starting to wear

Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,763 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear brake pad starting to wear

Fail 19 Nov 2021 101,763 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear brake pad starting to wear

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre starting to go outer shape

Fail 22 Oct 2020 91,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre starting to go outer shape

Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to go outer shape

Offside Front tyre starting to outer shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,467 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,610 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 FMP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV12 FMP, 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 AV12 FMP registered?

AV12 FMP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AV12 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 FMP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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