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AX12 EYT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,794 mi
Last recorded122,794 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 EYT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 122,794 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2025 122,715 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,038 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,898 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2022 109,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2021 105,164 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,403 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,321 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,104 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 62,271 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 54,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,074 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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AX12 EYT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 AX12 EYT, 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 AX12 EYT registered?

AX12 EYT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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The MOT history for AX12 EYT 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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