MOT Status
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96,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sholder (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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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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How do I check the history of CX12 FAU?
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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?
The MOT history for CX12 FAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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