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SD11 SSS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,392 mi
Last recorded79,392 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 SSS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 79,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 73,952 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 67,328 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 67,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 62,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 61,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 47,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2019 47,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 43,051 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 42,850 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,742 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,645 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 32,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,194 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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SD11 SSS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD11 SSS, 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 SD11 SSS registered?

SD11 SSS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is SD11 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD11 SSS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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