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M999 POY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,078 mi
Last recorded70,078 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 POY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 70,078 miles

Front slight play in both rack ends

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 70,078 miles

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

Front slight play in both rack ends

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Font bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 64,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 61,572 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,509 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,534 miles

floor underguards fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 57,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

floor underguards fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,071 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,384 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,564 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,462 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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M999 POY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 M999 POY, 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 M999 POY registered?

M999 POY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is M999 POY safe to buy?

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