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RO12 XMW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,185 mi
Last recorded115,185 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XMW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 115,185 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 115,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2025 102,294 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 90,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 68,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 46,881 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2018 46,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2017 40,906 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,711 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

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 XMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO12 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

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

Is RO12 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 XMW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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