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T21 BOO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 BOO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,467 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,265 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,855 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 59,853 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 46,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,549 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 32,589 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 24,893 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 11,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T21 BOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T21 BOO, 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 T21 BOO registered?

T21 BOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is T21 BOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 BOO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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