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SFC 130Y

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,018 mi
Last recorded40,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 130Y
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 40,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 39,193 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2

Pass 22 Aug 2024 38,243 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 38,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker removed from the swept area.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,983 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 35,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 35,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 35,228 miles

Wipers smearing/juddering.

Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,753 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,285 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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SFC 130Y is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SFC 130Y, 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 SFC 130Y registered?

SFC 130Y is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SFC 130Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 130Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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