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DR12 VAM

2019 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,454 mi
Last recorded47,454 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 1 Series35,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR12 VAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 47,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,232 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 41,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,402 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 68,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,640 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,546 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 43,213 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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DR12 VAM is a 2019 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2019 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 35,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DR12 VAM, 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 7 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DR12 VAM registered?

DR12 VAM is a 2019 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 April 2019.

Is DR12 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR12 VAM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DR12 VAM have outstanding finance?

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