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MF12 UAO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,661 mi
Last recorded185,661 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 UAO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 185,661 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 170,832 miles

under trays fitted under vehicle unable to see some components

Fail 16 Jan 2024 170,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted under vehicle unable to see some components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 163,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 155,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 123,859 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,255 miles

Emission too low for printout

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,224 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 UAO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MF12 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

MF12 UAO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MF12 UAO safe to buy?

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