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R90 PCM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,778 mi
Last recorded158,778 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 PCM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 158,778 miles

Offside Front DRL lamp not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources covered over with tape (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 151,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front side lamp dim (not fitted into bulb holder socket correctly)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 143,008 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 143,008 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,301 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 140,301 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 135,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 129,418 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 123,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 117,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear inner most worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passengers seat stuck in position

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 117,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear inner most worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passengers seat stuck in position

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 104,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Fail 23 May 2018 104,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 92,388 miles

engine cover and under trays obscuring components.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,419 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,486 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 12 Oct 2015 82,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES X2

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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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R90 PCM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R90 PCM, 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 R90 PCM registered?

R90 PCM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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