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S6 SPR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 SPR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 75,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 73,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 71,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,830 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,044 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,037 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,175 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,519 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,769 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 30,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

smoke test too clean to read.

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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S6 SPR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S6 SPR, 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

How do I check the history of S6 SPR?

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What year was S6 SPR registered?

S6 SPR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is S6 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 SPR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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