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PF12 MSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,318 mi
Last recorded111,318 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 MSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 111,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,709 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,624 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,763 miles

Both front shocks feel weak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,307 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,302 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,958 miles

rear tyres 2.5-3.0 mm

Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,913 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,938 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,260 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 MSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PF12 MSX, 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 PF12 MSX registered?

PF12 MSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is PF12 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF12 MSX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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