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VN12 ARO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,687 mi
Last recorded68,687 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ARO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 68,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 68,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 63,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 59,189 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 59,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced too much moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp filled with condensation, not affecting beam pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

adaptive headlamp fault on dash

Pass 11 May 2022 51,310 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 46,394 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 46,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,833 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 41,063 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,576 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 30,352 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 30,352 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 May 2016 24,217 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 May 2016 24,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wiper juddering across screen but still clearing ok

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front wiper juddering across screen but still clearing ok

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,121 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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VN12 ARO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN12 ARO, 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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What year was VN12 ARO registered?

VN12 ARO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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