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RF12 KSJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 KSJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 118,883 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 115,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 107,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 94,601 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,279 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Incorporated with brake wear indicator (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,458 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre 2-3 mm worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,523 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,645 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,665 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 KSJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 RF12 KSJ, 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 KSJ registered?

RF12 KSJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is RF12 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 KSJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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