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RF12 HMZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,780 mi
Last recorded134,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 HMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 134,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 126,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge(s) 2nd layer rubber visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wipers streaking / smearing

Fail 27 Jun 2025 126,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge(s) 2nd layer rubber visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2024 116,904 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,202 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 70,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,555 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,319 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,005 miles

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)

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,512 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,293 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 HMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

RF12 HMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is RF12 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 HMZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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