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RL61 TCH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,984 mi
Last recorded55,984 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL61 TCH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 55,005 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 52,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 50,719 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 50,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 45,849 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 40,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,411 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails 225/45/17 94W RSC ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 26,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,489 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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RL61 TCH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RL61 TCH, 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 RL61 TCH registered?

RL61 TCH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is RL61 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL61 TCH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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