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RK12 OLE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,349 mi
Last recorded95,349 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 OLE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 95,349 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 95,344 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,160 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,057 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 74,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,949 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 53,755 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,854 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 28,301 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 21,760 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,075 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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RK12 OLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc 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 RK12 OLE, 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 RK12 OLE registered?

RK12 OLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is RK12 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 OLE 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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