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BP04 EMP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,189 mi
Last recorded80,189 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 EMP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 80,189 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 79,462 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 77,235 miles

washers weak but clear screen

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,348 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,828 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 20,857 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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BP04 EMP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 BP04 EMP, 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 BP04 EMP registered?

BP04 EMP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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