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SV12 VUA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,698 mi
Last recorded124,698 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 VUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 124,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyre edge wear and cracks

Pass 5 Jun 2025 104,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 101,781 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 101,781 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Fail 6 Jul 2023 98,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Fail 4 Jul 2023 98,611 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror case sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated T P M S LIGHT ON (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall ( been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,024 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 79,024 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,132 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 67,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 52,826 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and badly corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn and badly corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Bad rear fluctuation particularly the O/S. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 45,043 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 45,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 38,820 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

tps light on

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,457 miles

nearside front tyre at 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2015 23,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV12 VUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV12 VUA, 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 SV12 VUA registered?

SV12 VUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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