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S100 PBR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,433 mi
Last recorded131,433 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 PBR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 131,433 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 113,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 90,779 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,862 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread at 3mm ,tyre perishing on outer edge

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear tyre tread at 3mm

Fail 15 Dec 2017 42,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre tread at 3mm ,tyre perishing on outer edge

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear tyre tread at 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,313 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,233 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Oct 2015 26,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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S100 PBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 S100 PBR, 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 S100 PBR registered?

S100 PBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is S100 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 PBR 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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