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C22 FCB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,128 mi
Last recorded72,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 FCB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,168 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 60,132 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,958 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,834 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,601 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 49,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 42,443 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2017 42,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,726 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 28,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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C22 FCB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C22 FCB, 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 C22 FCB registered?

C22 FCB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is C22 FCB safe to buy?

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