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RE12 DZU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 DZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 70,067 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 70,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,575 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 66,574 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 64,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,454 miles

Offside Front steering rack arm slight movement in inner cup

Fail 8 Jun 2017 48,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack arm slight movement in inner cup

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,493 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Rear brake pads starting to get low

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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RE12 DZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE12 DZU, 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 RE12 DZU registered?

RE12 DZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is RE12 DZU safe to buy?

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