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TA54 OXO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,736 mi
Last recorded110,736 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA54 OXO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 110,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 97,712 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 88,755 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,286 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,599 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,265 miles

front brake discs are wearing

Fail 10 Feb 2018 59,265 miles

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

front brake discs are wearing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,010 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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TA54 OXO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TA54 OXO, 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 TA54 OXO?

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What year was TA54 OXO registered?

TA54 OXO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is TA54 OXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA54 OXO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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