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TB54 BOO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,504 mi
Last recorded61,504 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB54 BOO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 61,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 61,433 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides main beams are fitted with LED bulbs in a halogen unit, requires to be replaced with halogen compliant bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray soaked through in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 56,287 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 53,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 50,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,119 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,708 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edges

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 23,990 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,106 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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TB54 BOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TB54 BOO, 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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TB54 BOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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