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F21 WYS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 WYS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,528 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked

Rear footwells full of items

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

rear lights dirty condition

Pass 5 Oct 2019 51,326 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,479 miles

Offside Front headlight slightly damaged

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,302 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 18,062 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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F21 WYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F21 WYS, 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 F21 WYS registered?

F21 WYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is F21 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 WYS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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