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SB12 UHT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,061 mi
Last recorded78,061 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UHT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,061 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 69,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 63,052 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 17,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 5,331 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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SB12 UHT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

SB12 UHT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is SB12 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 UHT shows 12 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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