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T14 RDJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,956 mi
Last recorded75,956 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 RDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,217 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,644 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,156 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 25,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 16,722 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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T14 RDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T14 RDJ, 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 T14 RDJ registered?

T14 RDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is T14 RDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T14 RDJ shows 10 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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