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M1 TEH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,748 mi
Last recorded73,748 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 TEH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 73,748 miles

2X REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED//WORN

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE

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

O/S/F WHEEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,507 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F HEADLAMP HAS CONDENSATION

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL

Fail 19 Dec 2024 69,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front N/S/F HEADLAMP HAS CONDENSATION

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,775 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 64,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 59,127 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 50,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,090 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 42,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 39,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,231 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 24,708 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 24,708 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 17,200 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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M1 TEH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 M1 TEH, 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 M1 TEH registered?

M1 TEH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is M1 TEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 TEH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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