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CX12 FAU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,851 mi
Last recorded96,851 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FAU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 92,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 81,866 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords flaking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on inner edge and running low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 67,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on the edge and running low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords flaking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on inner edge and running low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,042 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 61,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,436 miles

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

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

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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CX12 FAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CX12 FAU, 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 CX12 FAU registered?

CX12 FAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CX12 FAU safe to buy?

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