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V3 DVY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 DVY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 119,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,280 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,023 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 88,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,987 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,085 miles

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

Front Discs worn and Lipped

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

Rear Discs worn and lipped

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,535 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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V3 DVY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V3 DVY, 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 V3 DVY registered?

V3 DVY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is V3 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 DVY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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