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V16 ERL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 ERL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,638 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 86,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,407 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,550 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,179 miles

Both rear Brake discs rusty on edges.

Slight increase decrease on rear Brakes.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,783 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,530 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 62,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 42,726 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 34,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,092 miles

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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V16 ERL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V16 ERL, 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 V16 ERL registered?

V16 ERL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is V16 ERL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 ERL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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