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TA11 HMA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,176 mi
Last recorded139,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA11 HMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 139,176 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 136,131 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 132,688 miles

Handbrake only just meet requirements

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 129,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 124,256 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,784 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 109,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,904 miles

wheel alignment fault front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,268 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 56,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,317 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres near wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,933 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,064 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 29,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TA11 HMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TA11 HMA, 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 TA11 HMA registered?

TA11 HMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is TA11 HMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA11 HMA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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