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L31 RPC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,519 mi
Last recorded71,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 RPC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 71,519 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 66,181 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 66,181 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 60,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,727 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,585 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 43,239 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 43,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,380 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,343 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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L31 RPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L31 RPC, 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 L31 RPC registered?

L31 RPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is L31 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 RPC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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