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F2 CTB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,559 mi
Last recorded158,559 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 CTB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 158,559 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 150,344 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 145,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 135,182 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR NSR 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Oct 2021 121,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR NSR 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,236 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,408 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,834 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2016 64,678 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Fail 17 Sep 2016 64,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,172 miles

engine covers and under trays 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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F2 CTB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F2 CTB, 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 F2 CTB registered?

F2 CTB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is F2 CTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 CTB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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