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RE12 VCL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,986 mi
Last recorded117,986 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VCL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 117,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,262 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 111,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 104,476 miles

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2024 104,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2023 88,415 miles

Headlamp aim within limits(nearside close to upper limit) with internal adjuster set to no 1, advise correct adjustment.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside dipped beam image poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 77,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp aim within limits with internal adjuster set to no 1, advise correct adjustment, also offside dipped beam image poor

Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,745 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp aim within limits with internal adjuster set to no2 (lowest setting) advise correct adjustment

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,605 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 44,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured marked yellow chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 38,483 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,711 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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RE12 VCL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VCL, 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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RE12 VCL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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