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B25 TRC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,629 mi
Last recorded69,629 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 TRC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,629 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower (front) arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 68,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 59,426 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,915 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Dec 2022 57,915 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 55,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,606 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,142 miles

rear wiper blade split worn

Fail 16 Dec 2019 44,142 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper blade split worn

Pass 21 Dec 2018 39,792 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 39,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205,55,r16,91w dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 33,094 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 33,094 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre cut damaged.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 24,891 miles

nearside front, nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2015 15,794 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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B25 TRC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B25 TRC, 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 B25 TRC registered?

B25 TRC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is B25 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 TRC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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