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S17 BSN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 BSN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 79,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 70,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,955 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,071 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 49,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,375 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,919 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 31,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing round the inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 23,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 22,965 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 22,946 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2017 19,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavy wear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

small cuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 20 Nov 2017 19,740 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavy wear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

small cuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 7 Dec 2016 17,643 miles

small cuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 4 Dec 2015 15,168 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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S17 BSN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S17 BSN, 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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S17 BSN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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