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FM12 CSO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,206 mi
Last recorded78,206 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 CSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 78,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 70,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 70,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,345 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 65,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,414 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 59,894 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,167 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,183 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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FM12 CSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FM12 CSO, 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 FM12 CSO registered?

FM12 CSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FM12 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 CSO 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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