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A5 RSE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,834 mi
Last recorded99,834 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RSE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,459 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,489 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 87,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,583 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 77,583 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,485 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,924 miles

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Worn, Scored & Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Worn, Scored & Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 56,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Worn, Scored & Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Worn, Scored & Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,294 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,838 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 33,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,930 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 22,921 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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A5 RSE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 A5 RSE, 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 A5 RSE registered?

A5 RSE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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