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PE12 RDY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,705 mi
Last recorded98,705 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 RDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 98,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 90,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,592 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 85,592 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS/OS are thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS/OS are thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,656 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 81,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,703 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS are thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 73,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad's approx 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS are thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,425 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 69,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,818 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 64,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlights (1.8)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

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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PE12 RDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE12 RDY, 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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PE12 RDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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