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AV12 RRX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,043 mi
Last recorded99,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 RRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 99,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 65,030 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small, but deep cut

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,646 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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AV12 RRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV12 RRX, 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 AV12 RRX registered?

AV12 RRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is AV12 RRX safe to buy?

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