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F6 RSY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,320 mi
Last recorded103,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 RSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 103,320 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2026 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 94,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,548 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,678 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 84,678 miles

Emissions not tested oil level high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2021 79,681 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,160 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 74,160 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,642 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 68,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,638 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 38,495 miles

windscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Nov 2016 25,829 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 17,220 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,947 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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F6 RSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F6 RSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F6 RSY registered?

F6 RSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is F6 RSY safe to buy?

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