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V9 SYR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,837 mi
Last recorded38,837 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 SYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 38,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 29,810 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 21,886 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 21,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 14,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 10,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 8,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/cracking

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 6,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 6,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 5,256 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Dec 2016 4,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 2,846 miles

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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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V9 SYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V9 SYR, 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

How do I check the history of V9 SYR?

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What year was V9 SYR registered?

V9 SYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is V9 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V9 SYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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