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M11 TXC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 TXC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 143,256 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 138,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 132,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 122,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,924 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,822 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 107,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 25 May 2019 100,444 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 92,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,821 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 56,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M11 TXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M11 TXC, 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 M11 TXC registered?

M11 TXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is M11 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 TXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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