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S14 FMO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,730 mi
Last recorded90,730 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 FMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 90,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,584 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 80,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,154 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 77,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,989 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,086 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,240 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and wor (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn ad lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 28,043 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and wor (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn ad lipped (3.5.1i)

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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S14 FMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S14 FMO, 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 S14 FMO registered?

S14 FMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is S14 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 FMO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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