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R555 ARH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,111 mi
Last recorded109,111 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 ARH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 109,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 103,750 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 99,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 95,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 86,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 79,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,008 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,427 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to perish resulting in small cuts showing cords not in excess of 25mm

Offside Rear Inner Tyre starting to perish resulting in small cuts showing cords not in excess of 25mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,586 miles

Nsf and Osf tyres have slight wear on outer shoulders

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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R555 ARH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R555 ARH, 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 R555 ARH registered?

R555 ARH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is R555 ARH safe to buy?

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