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TAL 5B

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAL 5B
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning displayed

condensation in nearside headlamp [not effecting light output or beam pattern]

Fail 22 Oct 2025 85,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning displayed

condensation in nearside headlamp [not effecting light output or beam pattern]

Pass 13 Nov 2024 81,961 miles

brake pad warning displayed on dash [pads approx 3mm]

low reading from offside parking brake

Fail 13 Nov 2024 81,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low rectified (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning displayed on dash [pads approx 3mm]

low reading from offside parking brake

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,418 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to pull out but does lock

Fail 26 Oct 2023 76,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,304 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 66,739 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 60,621 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 9 Nov 2019 57,106 miles

2x nails in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

non run flat tyres fitted to front wheels

Fail 15 Nov 2018 50,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

non run flat tyres fitted to front wheels

offside rear wheel starting to damage tyre due to low pressure

possible incorrect tyre size fitted to rear wheels, recommend further investigation

Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,201 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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TAL 5B is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAL 5B, 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

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What year was TAL 5B registered?

TAL 5B is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is TAL 5B safe to buy?

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