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CT03 TUC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,131 mi
Last recorded106,131 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 TUC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 106,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,494 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 53,491 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY BADLY PERISHED/SPLIT

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 51,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,635 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 48,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,583 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 38,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 21,275 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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CT03 TUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CT03 TUC, 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 CT03 TUC registered?

CT03 TUC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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