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KW12 RUV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,173 mi
Last recorded87,173 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 RUV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 87,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 87,173 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2018 87,436 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2018 77,790 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Covers and shields fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,364 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,562 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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KW12 RUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KW12 RUV, 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 KW12 RUV registered?

KW12 RUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is KW12 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 RUV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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