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SP12 SVP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,763 mi
Last recorded46,763 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 SVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 46,763 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 44,042 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))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,449 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and cracking very slightly between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and cracking very slightly between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,290 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 36,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,118 miles

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

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

front tyres have some cracking in tread, not very deep

Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,881 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked, not exposing cords

Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,286 miles

both front tyres perished on tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished on tread and worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,214 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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SP12 SVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP12 SVP, 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

How do I check the history of SP12 SVP?

You can check the full history of SP12 SVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP12 SVP registered?

SP12 SVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is SP12 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 SVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP12 SVP have outstanding finance?

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