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BA12 RYT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,991 mi
Last recorded90,991 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA12 RYT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,991 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 90,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,398 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 89,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 30 Dec 2020 88,193 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 88,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 71,945 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 57,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f day running light inop

Fail 23 Dec 2017 57,524 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f day running light inop

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,499 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

o/s/f day running light inop

Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,942 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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BA12 RYT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BA12 RYT, 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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BA12 RYT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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