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DF12 CEA

2012 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,452 mi
Last recorded25,452 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW F Series15,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CEA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 25,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 22,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 18,852 miles

Nearside Cables hanging down

Rear Uneven tyre wear

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork legs pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 14,982 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 14,982 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 11,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 7,182 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 6,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 6,065 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 4,532 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 3,616 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 1,979 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 1,979 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 771 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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DF12 CEA is a 2012 BMW F Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 15,032 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 CEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF12 CEA?

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What year was DF12 CEA registered?

DF12 CEA is a 2012 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is DF12 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 CEA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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