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RE12 VYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 148,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 142,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 136,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 130,694 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 124,183 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 124,183 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,136 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 96,243 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,747 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 52,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 37,181 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 VYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RE12 VYM, 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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What year was RE12 VYM registered?

RE12 VYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is RE12 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VYM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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