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MU12 SAX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,988 mi
Last recorded89,988 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU12 SAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,988 miles

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

over plates fitted at time of test ( front and rear)

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 89,770 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,774 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,362 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 72,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,254 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,422 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyres wearing on both edges (not within measured area

Fail 12 Nov 2015 52,583 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyres wearing on both edges (not within measured area

Fail 14 Nov 2014 39,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,003 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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MU12 SAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MU12 SAX, 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 MU12 SAX registered?

MU12 SAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MU12 SAX safe to buy?

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