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BVZ 3292

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,336 mi
Last recorded105,336 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVZ 3292
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 105,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 105,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,275 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 105,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 69,108 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 69,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mild deterioration/cracking around tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 101,292 miles

Both daytime lights not working (not part of mot until 2018)

Water inside both headlights,beam pattern ok

Fail 23 Apr 2024 101,283 miles

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

Both daytime lights not working (not part of mot until 2018)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Water inside both headlights,beam pattern ok

Pass 13 Jul 2023 63,851 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 63,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush bonding broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake imbalance on front axle, ( due to disc inner face condition) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face heavily surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 95,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,908 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2022 90,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 84,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 84,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,348 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,882 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,157 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 14,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,279 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,295 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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BVZ 3292 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BVZ 3292, 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 BVZ 3292 registered?

BVZ 3292 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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