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M20 FCA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,631 mi
Last recorded147,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 FCA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 147,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2026 147,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2025 131,957 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 131,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive. replacement advised (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 74,578 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 74,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,369 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 66,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and small lump on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread chewed up slightly.but not exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads appear low (nearside rear inner appears close to fail criteria) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,450 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test please keep screen clear at all times (3.1 (a) (ii))

all inner brake pads low recommend brake inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,668 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 49,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,985 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 44,985 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,732 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 30,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,563 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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M20 FCA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M20 FCA, 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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M20 FCA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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