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M13 AUY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,728 mi
Last recorded102,728 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 AUY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 102,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 95,008 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 90,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 71,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,703 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 58,649 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,815 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 38,417 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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M13 AUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M13 AUY, 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 M13 AUY registered?

M13 AUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is M13 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 AUY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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