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R14 BFM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,175 mi
Last recorded89,175 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 BFM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,175 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,879 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 79,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,122 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2019 56,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 51,172 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 May 2017 42,603 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 42,603 miles

Nearside Rear 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 May 2016 32,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 23,740 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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R14 BFM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R14 BFM, 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 R14 BFM registered?

R14 BFM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is R14 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 BFM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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