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SB05 MER

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 MER
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 136,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 129,928 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 129,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,092 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 116,092 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 105,236 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 105,236 miles

Nearside Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Renew Warning Wire (1.7 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 3x air fresheners on mirror

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge wearing

Fail 15 Jul 2022 96,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 3x air fresheners on mirror

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge wearing

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,737 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,823 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 68,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 64,560 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 64,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 60,165 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 60,165 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SB05 MER is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB05 MER, 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 SB05 MER registered?

SB05 MER is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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