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M111 SFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 SFP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,328 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 82,323 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 73,428 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 73,428 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,632 miles

Engine,sill and floor covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,319 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play or steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

under tray floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,686 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play or steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

under tray floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread cracking and sidewall spliting wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread cracking and sidewall spliting wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm small split in tread (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2018 40,086 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread cracking and sidewall spliting wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread cracking and sidewall spliting wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm small split in tread (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,913 miles

Floor,sill and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 33,913 miles

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

Floor,sill and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,541 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,811 miles

Under trays fitted unable to inspect some items

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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M111 SFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 M111 SFP, 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 M111 SFP registered?

M111 SFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is M111 SFP safe to buy?

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