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EN12 RMV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,717 mi
Last recorded146,717 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 RMV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 146,717 miles

Wiper blades smeary

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

Number plate bulbs dull

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over half worn ( both sides ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 141,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 137,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 137,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 129,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 116,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 95,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 95,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear windscreen wiper worn

Fail 12 Jan 2019 87,603 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear windscreen wiper worn

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,292 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

wiper blades smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2016 57,081 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,346 miles

Front 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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EN12 RMV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EN12 RMV, 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 EN12 RMV registered?

EN12 RMV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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