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EF12 UEX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 UEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,655 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,264 miles

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

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 74,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,588 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 63,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 59,293 miles

Both front tyre valves cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 53,047 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres are wearing low on inner edge and both have nails in them (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,508 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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EF12 UEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF12 UEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 UEX registered?

EF12 UEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is EF12 UEX safe to buy?

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