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TAW 546

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,048 mi
Last recorded89,048 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 546
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 89,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2026 89,048 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SAT NAV. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Engine oil level low.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,816 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Park brake lever long travel.

Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 80,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 69,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,069 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,468 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to go out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread and cuts in outside wall

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,246 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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TAW 546 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAW 546, 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 TAW 546 registered?

TAW 546 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is TAW 546 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAW 546 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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