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BJ12 RPZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,682 mi
Last recorded135,682 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 RPZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 135,682 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 135,608 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,480 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 118,480 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,848 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD CRACKING ALSO SMALL CUTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,231 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,567 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2017 55,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,338 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,003 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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BJ12 RPZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ12 RPZ, 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 BJ12 RPZ registered?

BJ12 RPZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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