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MFZ 1019

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,980 mi
Last recorded88,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 1019
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 88,980 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 80,605 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 72,068 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,545 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 64,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 55,907 miles

Both rear tyres very low (roughly 1.8mm)

Coolant low

Fail 30 Jun 2022 55,907 miles

Both rear tyres very low (roughly 1.8mm)

Coolant low

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,729 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 45,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 44,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 39,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,796 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 33,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking/tread lifting no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear small tear to tyre tread not bigger than 25mm

Rear both rear tyres perishing/cracking no cords at time of test

Fail 3 May 2018 33,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking/tread lifting no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear small tear to tyre tread not bigger than 25mm

Rear both rear tyres perishing/cracking no cords at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2017 28,446 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r +o/s/r tyres age related cracking in tread

Fail 29 Apr 2017 28,446 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise n/s/r +o/s/r tyres age related cracking in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,117 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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MFZ 1019 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MFZ 1019, 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 MFZ 1019 registered?

MFZ 1019 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is MFZ 1019 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFZ 1019 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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