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AH51 TNN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,395 mi
Last recorded111,395 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH51 TNN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 111,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,740 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 106,740 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 101,863 miles

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

nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,455 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,311 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,972 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,740 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake linings getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,657 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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AH51 TNN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AH51 TNN, 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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AH51 TNN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AH51 TNN safe to buy?

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