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SO12 CFX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,118 mi
Last recorded141,118 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 CFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 141,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 128,226 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 112,070 miles

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Advise front axle brake pads getting low.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,594 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 102,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,439 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 91,439 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,732 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 63,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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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SO12 CFX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SO12 CFX, 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 SO12 CFX registered?

SO12 CFX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is SO12 CFX safe to buy?

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