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CM11 ALY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,536 mi
Last recorded168,536 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM11 ALY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 168,536 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 168,356 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner 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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 156,552 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 147,855 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 147,855 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 134,679 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 134,679 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2020 122,788 miles

Nearside Rear shockabosber cover broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 112,814 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 93,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,576 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 65,170 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,391 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,391 miles

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

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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CM11 ALY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CM11 ALY, 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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CM11 ALY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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