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P19 PFO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,514 mi
Last recorded29,514 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 PFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 29,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 29,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2023 27,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2022 25,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,693 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,067 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not able to check seat belt.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut in tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 17,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2017 14,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 9,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 6,644 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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P19 PFO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P19 PFO, 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 P19 PFO registered?

P19 PFO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is P19 PFO safe to buy?

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