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REZ 997

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 997
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,013 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

underside general corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2025 88,771 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 11 Jan 2024 80,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi cracked

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,541 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 68,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 54,973 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,356 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 35,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,138 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 23,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays/covers fitted, obscuring components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,326 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUT SIDE EDGES

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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REZ 997 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 REZ 997, 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 REZ 997 registered?

REZ 997 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is REZ 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REZ 997 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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