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MFZ 1390

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,535 mi
Last recorded68,535 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 1390
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,535 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 68,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel and tyre fouling on shock (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,916 miles

Front DRL's not working

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 61,073 miles

Rear both brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,307 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2023 57,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,602 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,128 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 38,012 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 29,373 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 23,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,035 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,426 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 1390 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MFZ 1390, 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 1390 registered?

MFZ 1390 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is MFZ 1390 safe to buy?

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