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F10 VVS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,270 mi
Last recorded126,270 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 VVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 126,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 115,369 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges o/s more so (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 115,369 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges o/s more so (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,549 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 83,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,401 miles

Rear Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 67,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,988 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 50,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,094 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad warning on dash.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,056 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,904 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Seat belt buckle twisted

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 16,904 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt buckle twisted

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Undertrays fitted.

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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F10 VVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F10 VVS, 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 F10 VVS registered?

F10 VVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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