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B7 AYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,908 mi
Last recorded114,908 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 AYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 111,120 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,793 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,014 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertray fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,481 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 44,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,064 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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B7 AYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B7 AYV, 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 B7 AYV registered?

B7 AYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is B7 AYV safe to buy?

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