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VO12 CBV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,922 mi
Last recorded67,922 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 CBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 67,922 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2026 67,922 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 62,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 58,094 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Offside Front ( Advise jacking block missing. )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to 3mm... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 58,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ((( Tyre also on minimum required limit of 1.6mm... ))) ( 205/55/16 run flat . ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ((( Worn to between 1.6-2mm... Replacement recommended... ))) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ( Advise jacking block missing. )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to 3mm... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 52,150 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 52,150 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,220 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,912 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,506 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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VO12 CBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO12 CBV, 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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VO12 CBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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