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VA12 MVX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 MVX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 98,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 93,694 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 86,678 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 86,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 82,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 78,563 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 78,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.56mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,359 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,355 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 47,523 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 47,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,911 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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VA12 MVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA12 MVX, 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 VA12 MVX?

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What year was VA12 MVX registered?

VA12 MVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is VA12 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 MVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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