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MV12 PYO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,250 mi
Last recorded105,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 PYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,250 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp Has Build Up Of Condensation Not Affecting Light Output.

Fail 16 Jan 2024 98,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp Has Build Up Of Condensation Not Affecting Light Output.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R 17 RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R 17 RunFlat on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,128 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 76,071 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 64,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,053 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 51,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,738 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,608 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 29,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MV12 PYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MV12 PYO, 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 MV12 PYO registered?

MV12 PYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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