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SB12 UHL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,120 mi
Last recorded112,120 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UHL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 90,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,620 miles

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

Front off side daytime running light not working

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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SB12 UHL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB12 UHL, 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

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What year was SB12 UHL registered?

SB12 UHL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is SB12 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 UHL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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