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RJ12 KNM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,994 mi
Last recorded70,994 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 KNM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 67,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 61,738 miles

both rear tyres on limits on edges

front discs lipped

front pads low

nsf tyre on limit on edge + perishing

osf tyre worn on edges + perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 52,881 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,395 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,510 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 43,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limits on outer edge and very heavily worn on inner edges close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also worn heavily outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,720 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 23,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 17,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 12,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 RJ12 KNM, 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 KNM registered?

RJ12 KNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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