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GL06 TOM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,269 mi
Last recorded144,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TOM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 144,269 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 144,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,616 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 138,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning illuminated

Pass 27 Nov 2023 129,717 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 129,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 126,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,897 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential seal to propshaft leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 67,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,329 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 50,900 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,735 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 39,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,245 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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GL06 TOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GL06 TOM, 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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GL06 TOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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