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C20 RBO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,654 mi
Last recorded107,654 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 RBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 107,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,285 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 100,284 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 95,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 82,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,999 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,629 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2017 72,629 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,826 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,535 miles

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

Rear 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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C20 RBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C20 RBO, 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 C20 RBO registered?

C20 RBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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