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T5 UHP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,319 mi
Last recorded127,319 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 UHP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 127,318 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 109,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 93,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,265 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,624 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 77,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,278 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 72,278 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,180 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 67,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre is slightly out of shape

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,539 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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T5 UHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T5 UHP, 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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T5 UHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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