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T25 SLT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,110 mi
Last recorded140,110 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 SLT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 140,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 140,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,069 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 126,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 112,855 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 98,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,266 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 94,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure monitering light illuminated in amber

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,680 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,522 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 83,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 79,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,411 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 73,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,509 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,603 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 58,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres now wearing on edges

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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T25 SLT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T25 SLT, 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 T25 SLT registered?

T25 SLT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is T25 SLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T25 SLT shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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