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RA12 PHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,184 mi
Last recorded174,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 PHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 174,184 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 160,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective built up condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 160,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective built up condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 139,800 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 139,776 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 113,630 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,182 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 91,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 58,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 58,236 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 47,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 33,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,488 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,182 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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RA12 PHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA12 PHA, 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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RA12 PHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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