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V1 FSM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,388 mi
Last recorded95,388 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 FSM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 95,388 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 95,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested test has to be stopped for safety reasons (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,021 miles

Front brake pad warning light on

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

Rear brake pad warning light on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 81,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor off bringing warning light on on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor off bringing warning light on on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 81,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor off bringing warning light on on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor off bringing warning light on on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,205 miles

brake warning light on fluid ok new brake pads front and rear

Pass 2 Feb 2022 65,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,320 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 58,307 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,151 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,244 miles

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 3 Dec 2016 41,049 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 34,623 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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V1 FSM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V1 FSM, 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 V1 FSM registered?

V1 FSM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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