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EG12 XFF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,799 mi
Last recorded73,799 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 73,799 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 73,798 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in the light. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,752 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 51,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 29,504 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,453 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and starting to blister

Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,124 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,035 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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EG12 XFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EG12 XFF, 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 EG12 XFF registered?

EG12 XFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is EG12 XFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG12 XFF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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