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S12 TAO

2012 BMW Unknown

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,618 mi
Last recorded2,618 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Unknown49,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 TAO
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 2,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 2,599 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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S12 TAO is a 2012 BMW Unknown in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 49,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S12 TAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 14 years old, this BMW Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S12 TAO registered?

S12 TAO is a 2012 BMW Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is S12 TAO safe to buy?

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