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TU02 ALF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,404 mi
Last recorded93,404 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU02 ALF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,066 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 83,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,403 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,543 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 59,980 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 59,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,361 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,753 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,421 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,915 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,434 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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TU02 ALF 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 86.7%.

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 TU02 ALF, 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 TU02 ALF registered?

TU02 ALF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is TU02 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for TU02 ALF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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