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T22 GAW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 GAW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,898 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Feb 2024 75,145 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 75,143 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 74,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

car will not rev for emissions test

Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,769 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emissions level too low to record

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 71,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2019 71,387 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,701 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,936 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 62,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,291 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 59,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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T22 GAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T22 GAW, 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

How do I check the history of T22 GAW?

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What year was T22 GAW registered?

T22 GAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is T22 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T22 GAW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T22 GAW have outstanding finance?

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