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VD12 EWH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD12 EWH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 99,675 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight parking brake imbalance - met standards at this time. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 99,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps too high. adjust beam correctly. - PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight parking brake imbalance - met standards at this time. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 99,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 94,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,684 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,350 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,183 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald edges

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre bald edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 32,183 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald edges

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre bald edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VD12 EWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 VD12 EWH, 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 VD12 EWH registered?

VD12 EWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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The MOT history for VD12 EWH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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