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MR11 UFC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,993 mi
Last recorded103,993 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR11 UFC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,140 miles

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 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 96,999 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 96,999 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,525 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 90,370 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake performance requirement only just met

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 76,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 60,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,876 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 39,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 37,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,842 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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MR11 UFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR11 UFC, 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 MR11 UFC registered?

MR11 UFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MR11 UFC safe to buy?

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