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SA05 ASK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,844 mi
Last recorded122,844 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ASK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 122,844 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in osf inner steering arm

Fail 18 Mar 2026 122,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in osf inner steering arm

Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 111,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 101,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,093 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 72,793 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2021 72,793 miles

under trays fitted

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 71,524 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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,190 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 35,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,031 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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SA05 ASK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA05 ASK, 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 SA05 ASK registered?

SA05 ASK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is SA05 ASK safe to buy?

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