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T4 LHT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 LHT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 130,099 miles

Nearside Rear non-component advisory, n/s/r jacking block missing

Fail 4 Sep 2026 130,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear non-component advisory, n/s/r jacking block missing

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 122,916 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f wearing to the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r corroded at both ends (between flexi hoses), bubbling under the plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,965 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/f corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r wearing low - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 102,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,627 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items/areas/of brakes/steering/suspension/fuel system/vehicle structure

Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,064 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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T4 LHT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T4 LHT, 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 T4 LHT registered?

T4 LHT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for T4 LHT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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