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R11 GVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,177 mi
Last recorded103,177 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 GVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 103,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,192 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,466 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,691 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 91,681 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside front position lamp flashing

Pass 1 Jul 2021 89,694 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 89,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 87,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,410 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,923 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on outer edge low on inner

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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R11 GVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R11 GVA, 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 R11 GVA registered?

R11 GVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is R11 GVA safe to buy?

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