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S111 FLN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,528 mi
Last recorded80,528 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 FLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 80,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 77,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 71,577 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2023 67,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,276 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 58,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,348 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 34,694 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 26,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,792 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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S111 FLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 S111 FLN, 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 S111 FLN?

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What year was S111 FLN registered?

S111 FLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is S111 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 FLN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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