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F3 DRX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,149 mi
Last recorded148,149 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 DRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 148,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 136,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 136,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 124,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 116,494 miles

Service due light on

Fail 29 Sep 2023 116,494 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service due light on

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,438 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 2mm tread depth. cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper mount slight play

Offside Front Upper mount slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,980 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,538 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 72,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,312 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,396 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,911 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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F3 DRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F3 DRX, 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 F3 DRX registered?

F3 DRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is F3 DRX safe to buy?

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