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SP12 SZR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 SZR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 111,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 110,011 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 110,010 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,399 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,615 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2019 64,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,241 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,483 miles

Front under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 Jan 2018 52,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Front under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 43,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under side components.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly perished and slight movement. (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,787 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush splitting from metal (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake has little reserve travel (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 22,929 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP12 SZR, 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 SP12 SZR registered?

SP12 SZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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