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B12 BPT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,207 mi
Last recorded76,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BPT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,207 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,887 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,447 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,139 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,370 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,864 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 34,760 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 23,582 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 28 Nov 2015 16,604 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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B12 BPT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B12 BPT, 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 B12 BPT registered?

B12 BPT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is B12 BPT safe to buy?

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