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SA12 TAA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 TAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 82,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 78,513 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,175 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,451 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,369 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 59,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 51,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,678 miles

Engine cover fitted (Unable to check all components)

Under tray fitted (Unable to check all components)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover fitted (Unable to check all components)

Front brake discs pitted/corroded

Under tray fitted (Unable to check all components)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,137 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS 2X NAILS INSERTED

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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SA12 TAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 SA12 TAA, 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 SA12 TAA registered?

SA12 TAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is SA12 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 TAA 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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