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CA53 BFC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,877 mi
Last recorded91,877 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 BFC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 91,877 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 91,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,585 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 86,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 83,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 13 Mar 2021 79,682 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 74,292 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 69,061 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,559 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 52,381 miles

both rear tyre treads are starting to wear low

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,712 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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CA53 BFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CA53 BFC, 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 CA53 BFC registered?

CA53 BFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is CA53 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 BFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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