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T500 RLG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 RLG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 95,166 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,089 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,577 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,302 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or steerring rack

breather pipe damaged to canister on o/s/rear

Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,662 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,793 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 69,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 10 Jan 2020 63,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,703 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,029 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 28,029 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,536 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 2.5mm (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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T500 RLG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T500 RLG, 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 T500 RLG?

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What year was T500 RLG registered?

T500 RLG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is T500 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 RLG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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