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MA12 TZR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,423 mi
Last recorded121,423 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 TZR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 121,423 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,978 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to designed wear limit

Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 80,583 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 80,583 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,869 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 61,799 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,153 miles

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

front brake discs have a wear lip

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MA12 TZR 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 91.7%.

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 MA12 TZR, 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 MA12 TZR registered?

MA12 TZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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