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B21 TAB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,621 mi
Last recorded67,621 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 TAB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,621 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 65,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER AND OUTER EDGES AND CRACKING ON THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged METAL IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 44,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged screw in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 44,512 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working fitted into the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged screw in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 28,368 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2017 19,213 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2016 11,600 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,771 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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B21 TAB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B21 TAB, 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

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What year was B21 TAB registered?

B21 TAB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is B21 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 TAB 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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