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EX12 TBY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,422 mi
Last recorded34,422 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 TBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 34,422 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 33,415 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 32,359 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 31,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 30,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,453 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 26,043 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 24,094 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 17,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,957 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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EX12 TBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 EX12 TBY, 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 EX12 TBY registered?

EX12 TBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 TBY shows 12 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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