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RF61 FTX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,891 mi
Last recorded121,891 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 FTX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 121,891 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 121,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 109,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 105,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 105,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 100,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 97,386 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 97,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,322 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 83,400 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 67,749 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage on side wall

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,534 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,335 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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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RF61 FTX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF61 FTX, 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

How do I check the history of RF61 FTX?

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What year was RF61 FTX registered?

RF61 FTX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is RF61 FTX safe to buy?

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