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V321 ACJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,025 mi
Last recorded133,025 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV321 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 133,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm at time of test and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm at time of test and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2026 133,022 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 56 kfg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 30kfg (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm at time of test and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm at time of test and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2025 128,958 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,949 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 90,978 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,353 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 57,761 miles

full under trays fitted all four discs

Fail 7 May 2019 57,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

full under trays fitted all four discs

Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,467 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,182 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,375 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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V321 ACJ 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 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 V321 ACJ, 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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V321 ACJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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