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RO12 RGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,558 mi
Last recorded60,558 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 RGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,851 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,262 miles

Front Brake discs wearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to mot fail (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,313 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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RO12 RGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO12 RGU, 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 RO12 RGU registered?

RO12 RGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is RO12 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 RGU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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