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B4 ECB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,670 mi
Last recorded60,670 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 ECB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 60,670 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 51,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,939 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 48,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 39,522 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 31,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 24,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,343 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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B4 ECB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 B4 ECB, 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 B4 ECB registered?

B4 ECB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is B4 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 ECB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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