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FV12 ZTF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,502 mi
Last recorded157,502 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ZTF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 157,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 150,814 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 146,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 137,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 130,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 125,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 114,787 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,355 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,665 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 88,665 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,343 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 79,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,622 miles

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,622 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine undertrays 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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FV12 ZTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV12 ZTF, 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 FV12 ZTF registered?

FV12 ZTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is FV12 ZTF safe to buy?

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