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RH59 BMW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,495 mi
Last recorded84,495 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH59 BMW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,495 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 84,424 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 76,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 69,892 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 67,391 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 67,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 62,324 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 62,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 57,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 49,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,860 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,085 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,624 miles

nsf tyre tread worn low on extreme inner edge and tyre perishing/splitting between treads

nsr tyre tread worn low on inner edge

osf tyre tread worn low on extreme inner edge and tyre perishing/splitting between treads

Fail 26 Apr 2018 36,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre tread worn low on extreme inner edge and tyre perishing/splitting between treads

nsr tyre tread worn low on inner edge

osf tyre tread worn low on extreme inner edge and tyre perishing/splitting between treads

Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,415 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,821 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 23,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RH59 BMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RH59 BMW, 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 RH59 BMW registered?

RH59 BMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is RH59 BMW safe to buy?

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