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SB12 UJY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,847 mi
Last recorded104,847 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 104,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS discs worn/lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre nearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 104,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS discs worn/lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre nearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 97,623 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 97,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,634 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Fail 8 Aug 2024 86,634 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 74,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,658 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 46,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,085 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 UJY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB12 UJY, 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 SB12 UJY registered?

SB12 UJY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 August 2012.

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