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UF05 SUE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,826 mi
Last recorded92,826 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUF05 SUE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 92,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,196 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 67,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 89w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,713 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 61,713 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 54,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 54,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,646 miles

Front tyres starting to mis-shape slightly across tread

Slight damage to high level brake light but still fully working

Pass 16 Sep 2017 25,825 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 18,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread run flat 205/50/17 89V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread run flat 205/50/17 89V (4.1.E.1)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,686 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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UF05 SUE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UF05 SUE, 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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What year was UF05 SUE registered?

UF05 SUE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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