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CE12 BFZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,005 mi
Last recorded114,005 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 112,702 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 112,702 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,797 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sharp edges off side rear

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,499 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,394 miles

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

Low Emissions

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 13,809 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 9,976 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 9,976 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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CE12 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE12 BFZ, 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 CE12 BFZ registered?

CE12 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is CE12 BFZ safe to buy?

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