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AV12 FYR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,180 mi
Last recorded66,180 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,313 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,478 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 FYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FYR, 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

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What year was AV12 FYR registered?

AV12 FYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AV12 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 FYR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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