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2012 BMW 1 SERIES
General Information
- Registration DF12RZB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 10 Nov 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,523 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,181 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
6 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,578 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2024 21 Jun 202611 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,637 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,469 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,167 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021 21 Jun 20264 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,927 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020 21 Jun 20266 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,205 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019 21 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,406 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
10 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,406 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,776 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has puncture
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- under trays fitted
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,858 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
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DF12RZB was registered on 2012-07-30
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