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M15 RHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 RHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 74,860 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 70,121 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 70,113 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted detached from metal (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

washer fluid low

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,753 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s front n/s rear ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 45,683 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 38,068 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front& rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 30,118 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 22,434 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread devoid (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,904 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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M15 RHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M15 RHD, 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 M15 RHD registered?

M15 RHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is M15 RHD safe to buy?

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