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RF12 BSO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,161 mi
Last recorded135,161 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 BSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 135,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 132,808 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 129,993 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 122,473 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 115,123 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 115,123 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,317 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 95,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 89,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,011 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,029 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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RF12 BSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF12 BSO, 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 RF12 BSO registered?

RF12 BSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is RF12 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 BSO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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