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MF12 CVP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 CVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,013 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,485 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 86,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

1 of 2 no. plate lamps dim

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation/water ingress in n/s headlamp unit

squeak from engine area

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,409 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 79,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 67,172 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 64,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,594 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,138 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 60,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Slightly Unevenly Shaped On Inside * Recommend Wheel Alignment *

Fail 29 Sep 2017 59,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Slightly Unevenly Shaped On Inside * Recommend Wheel Alignment *

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,589 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,799 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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MF12 CVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MF12 CVP, 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 MF12 CVP registered?

MF12 CVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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