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SV12 VUB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,695 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,506 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bulge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rim (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,487 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,710 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,402 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,402 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,686 miles

Nearside Front tyre has screw in tread

Offside Front shock absorber is leaking

Offside Front tyre has cuts to outer wall

Pass 4 Feb 2016 38,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

additional opaque film encroaching into the swept area by more 10mm inside zone 'A'

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 VUB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 SV12 VUB, 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 SV12 VUB registered?

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

Is SV12 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 VUB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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