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RJ12 CAU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

147,171 mi
Last recorded147,171 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 CAU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 147,171 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 138,239 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2024 123,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 113,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 108,940 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 108,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 102,677 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,430 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers slight smear

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 79,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 64,699 miles

front tyres worn low esp edges

rear brake discs are worn

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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RJ12 CAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 RJ12 CAU, 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 RJ12 CAU registered?

RJ12 CAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 CAU 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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