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A17 SAN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,184 mi
Last recorded47,184 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 47,184 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 45,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 40,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 37,169 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 37,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,930 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres wearing close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 27,697 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 23,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 19,688 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,526 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 12,527 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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A17 SAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 SAN, 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

How do I check the history of A17 SAN?

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What year was A17 SAN registered?

A17 SAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is A17 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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