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X400 TAN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,936 mi
Last recorded93,936 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX400 TAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 93,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,603 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 84,672 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,893 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,837 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,283 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 49,642 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,186 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

lip in front brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low outside edge

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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X400 TAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X400 TAN, 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 X400 TAN registered?

X400 TAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is X400 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X400 TAN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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