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CL05 AUS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL05 AUS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 100,976 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 90,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp unit is pointed slightly down, beam has been adjusted to compensate (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,753 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 80,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,056 miles

front tyres getting low outer shoulders

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 27,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CL05 AUS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CL05 AUS, 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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CL05 AUS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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