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RF12 BNE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,459 mi
Last recorded117,459 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 BNE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 117,459 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 117,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 107,933 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 107,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 100,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,189 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,286 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover& under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,944 miles

engine cover & under pan covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2018 74,353 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,519 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,337 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, but no cords shown at time of test

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged, but no cords showing at time of test

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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RF12 BNE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc diesel 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 RF12 BNE, 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 RF12 BNE registered?

RF12 BNE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is RF12 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 BNE 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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