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RF03 TEF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,385 mi
Last recorded119,385 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 TEF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 119,385 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 119,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 98,051 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted repaired 2places alloy repairs (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,621 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.1mm, tyre is also devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner and outer edges but no ply or cords are exposed at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel has been professionally welded/repaired.

Pass 2 May 2019 43,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 40,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tpms lamp on

Pass 3 May 2017 29,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 11,325 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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RF03 TEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RF03 TEF, 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 RF03 TEF registered?

RF03 TEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is RF03 TEF safe to buy?

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