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C8 FED

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,292 mi
Last recorded87,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 FED
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 69,635 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr and osr. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,205 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded dog cadge fitted can not test belts ()

shields fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,683 miles

Rear tyre depths low 245/35 18

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,558 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 23,998 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,710 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 10,292 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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C8 FED is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C8 FED, 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 C8 FED registered?

C8 FED is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is C8 FED safe to buy?

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