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MM12 BPU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,300 mi
Last recorded154,300 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 BPU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 154,300 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 144,271 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2024 144,271 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 134,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,983 miles

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

Slight play osf inner rack arm

Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,717 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 113,458 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,706 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2019 108,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,233 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,769 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (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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MM12 BPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MM12 BPU, 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 MM12 BPU registered?

MM12 BPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is MM12 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 BPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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