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E2 TPR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,520 mi
Last recorded97,520 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 TPR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,520 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 87,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,643 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake bleed valve broken but not currently leaking with pressure applied to braking system

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on edges and small cuts in tread but not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on edges and small cuts in tread but not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,619 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,599 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,290 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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E2 TPR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E2 TPR, 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 E2 TPR registered?

E2 TPR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is E2 TPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 TPR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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