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RA12 TWZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,764 mi
Last recorded48,764 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 TWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 45,060 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 43,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 40,275 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 39,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 35,938 miles

Central Front Bonnet catch stiff, hard to close bonnet.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 29,639 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 25,422 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 25,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 20,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,996 miles

Rear Inner both rear tyres

Pass 22 May 2015 10,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 TWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RA12 TWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA12 TWZ registered?

RA12 TWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is RA12 TWZ safe to buy?

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