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RO12 UKB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,228 mi
Last recorded54,228 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 UKB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 51,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 48,624 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,139 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,362 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 41,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,556 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,071 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 36,063 miles

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

E M Light on

Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 27,669 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,302 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 UKB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO12 UKB, 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 RO12 UKB registered?

RO12 UKB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is RO12 UKB safe to buy?

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