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SB61 TXY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,436 mi
Last recorded46,436 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 TXY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,436 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,547 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2X hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall split / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall split / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 42,569 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 42,569 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,532 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 41,522 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,175 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,001 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,243 miles

Lower part of front screen has a crack

Pass 8 May 2015 29,135 miles

tread wearing low in places on both rear tyres

Pass 13 May 2014 20,789 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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SB61 TXY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SB61 TXY, 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 SB61 TXY registered?

SB61 TXY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is SB61 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 TXY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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