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MA11 AMU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,361 mi
Last recorded95,361 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 AMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both side brake discs slightly corroded

Rear both side tyres slightly worn low

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and rear both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,182 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and rear both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,183 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,675 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 73,306 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 67,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,119 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,858 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,147 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,339 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,235 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,885 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge to 2mm and cracking in tread

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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MA11 AMU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 MA11 AMU, 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 MA11 AMU registered?

MA11 AMU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is MA11 AMU safe to buy?

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