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PF12 CXN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,608 mi
Last recorded88,608 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 CXN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 88,608 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 85,495 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 85,495 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,575 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 83,575 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 75,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,334 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,334 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 62,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 62,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,094 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 29,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,890 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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PF12 CXN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PF12 CXN, 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

How do I check the history of PF12 CXN?

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What year was PF12 CXN registered?

PF12 CXN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is PF12 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF12 CXN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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