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RH56 JOY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,154 mi
Last recorded71,154 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH56 JOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 71,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,833 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,883 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 57,923 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,160 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,277 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 51,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper projecting out to nearside . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Advise rear brake caliper pistons almost fully extended .

Noise coming from nearside rear park brake when applied .

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 42,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,880 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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RH56 JOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RH56 JOY, 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 RH56 JOY registered?

RH56 JOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is RH56 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RH56 JOY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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