CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ61 RNO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,781 mi
Last recorded91,781 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 RNO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,781 miles

Nearside no. plate light has reduced output

Fail 1 Jul 2025 91,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside no. plate light has reduced output

Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 65,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,521 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,265 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,710 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 47,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,718 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,905 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 39,905 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 33,828 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,580 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 27,580 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 22,457 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 22,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 16,499 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ61 RNO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJ61 RNO, 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 RJ61 RNO?

You can check the full history of RJ61 RNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ61 RNO registered?

RJ61 RNO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is RJ61 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 RNO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ61 RNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ61 RNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.