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Y7 FEW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,131 mi
Last recorded70,131 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 FEW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,131 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 70,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,089 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 65,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside D.R.L inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 37,205 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 37,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/rf17 W runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2018 31,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 31,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17W runflat Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 21,783 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 21,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,823 miles

engine and under covers fitted

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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Y7 FEW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y7 FEW, 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 Y7 FEW registered?

Y7 FEW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is Y7 FEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 FEW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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