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RA12 UUW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,792 mi
Last recorded134,792 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 134,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Front arm ) very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Front arm ) very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear seal and offside rear drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling very perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Feb 2026 134,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Front arm ) very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Front arm ) very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear seal and offside rear drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling very perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Feb 2025 122,262 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components

Mot inspection carried out under wet conditions

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation , not affecting aim at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear oil seal appears damp , offside rear drive shaft oil seal appears damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft rear rubber coupling perished

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Feb 2025 122,262 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components

Mot inspection carried out under wet conditions

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation , not affecting aim at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear oil seal appears damp , offside rear drive shaft oil seal appears damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft rear rubber coupling perished

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,902 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 106,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,917 miles

All front suspension arm bushes perished

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust system rusty in places

Minor cuts in both rear tyres

Slight play in power steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foward Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underbody very muddy

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,618 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody muddy

Undertrays fitted through out

Fail 2 Mar 2021 66,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody muddy

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 5 Mar 2020 60,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,682 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 UUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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