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T8 UHY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,678 mi
Last recorded154,678 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 UHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 154,678 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 154,678 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 148,097 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 141,505 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 136,578 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 131,857 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 131,857 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,391 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,036 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 114,036 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,787 miles

under the car coverd with plastic cover

Fail 11 Mar 2019 89,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under the car coverd with plastic cover

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,337 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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T8 UHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T8 UHY, 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 T8 UHY registered?

T8 UHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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