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TJ04 STO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ04 STO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 72,244 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 72,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 59,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 56,158 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 52,527 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 45,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,674 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,976 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,938 miles

engine cover fitted

rear wiper blade worn

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,468 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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TJ04 STO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TJ04 STO, 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 TJ04 STO registered?

TJ04 STO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is TJ04 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJ04 STO 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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