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BE54 MAE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,741 mi
Last recorded99,741 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE54 MAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 95,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (cracking also) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 87,528 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,948 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,243 miles

warning light on dash.

under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 57,805 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 40,332 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,938 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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BE54 MAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BE54 MAE, 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 BE54 MAE registered?

BE54 MAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is BE54 MAE safe to buy?

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