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SS54 DZS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,004 mi
Last recorded161,004 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS54 DZS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 161,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 156,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 150,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 150,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 143,095 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 128,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 118,691 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,843 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,914 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,181 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 66,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,282 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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SS54 DZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SS54 DZS, 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 SS54 DZS registered?

SS54 DZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is SS54 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS54 DZS 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.

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