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RM12 MAK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,053 mi
Last recorded110,053 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM12 MAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 110,053 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 110,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge & starting to wear low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs lipped/worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 82,499 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 82,498 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,731 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 55,109 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,527 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 31,990 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 31,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

nail o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2015 20,317 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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RM12 MAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RM12 MAK, 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 RM12 MAK registered?

RM12 MAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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