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CV04 SAM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,263 mi
Last recorded133,263 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 SAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,263 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides . (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken .

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

Offside Front Upper Bumper mountings loose .

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake caliper tension springs missing both sides .

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides . (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 133,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides . (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken .

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

Offside Front Upper Bumper mountings loose .

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake caliper tension springs missing both sides .

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides . (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,311 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,509 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 99,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,972 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 87,972 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 77,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 62,473 miles

engine & under covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 62,473 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working broken (1.1.C.1d)

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 46,506 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 46,506 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 31,353 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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CV04 SAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV04 SAM, 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 CV04 SAM registered?

CV04 SAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is CV04 SAM safe to buy?

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