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MT04 BMW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,846 mi
Last recorded107,846 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 BMW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 103,894 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 102,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 102,214 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 101,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

windscreen top tint fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 87,594 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,553 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,960 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 72,886 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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 Front 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 2018 62,089 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,446 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,250 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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MT04 BMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT04 BMW, 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 MT04 BMW registered?

MT04 BMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is MT04 BMW safe to buy?

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