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VU51 MCM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,507 mi
Last recorded173,507 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 MCM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 173,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 157,007 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2024 143,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 132,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,554 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTTOM (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 123,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTTOM (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,045 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 116,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,892 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 101,783 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment x2 (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,616 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,874 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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VU51 MCM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VU51 MCM, 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 VU51 MCM registered?

VU51 MCM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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