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FW12 SFN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,429 mi
Last recorded49,429 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 SFN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 49,429 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 46,921 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 45,133 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 43,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 41,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,257 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 34,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 34,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 30,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,465 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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FW12 SFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FW12 SFN, 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

How do I check the history of FW12 SFN?

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What year was FW12 SFN registered?

FW12 SFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is FW12 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 SFN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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