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F5 MSA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,863 mi
Last recorded84,863 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 MSA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,863 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 84,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,611 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 81,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,748 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,817 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre feathering

Fail 1 Jun 2022 64,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre feathering

Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,147 miles

Both front tyres are starting to split on inner sidewall

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Offside Rear tyre cut

Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,294 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 59,292 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 55,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2018 49,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,662 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 44,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,391 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre no cords showing

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,515 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 18,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,364 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,980 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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F5 MSA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F5 MSA, 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 F5 MSA registered?

F5 MSA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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