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R30 RMS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,305 mi
Last recorded111,305 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 RMS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 111,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 109,690 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 102,230 miles

TPMS light illuminated

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre pressure looks low

possible issue with o/s/r inboard brake shoes

Fail 22 Feb 2023 102,230 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber top (5.3.2 (c))

TPMS light illuminated

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre pressure looks low

possible issue with o/s/r inboard brake shoes

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber strut top slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,580 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,955 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,676 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,535 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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R30 RMS 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 R30 RMS, 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 R30 RMS registered?

R30 RMS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is R30 RMS safe to buy?

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