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RO52 EVS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,552 mi
Last recorded177,552 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 EVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 177,552 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 3 Nov 2025 177,550 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside

Pass 22 Oct 2024 160,478 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 8 Nov 2023 145,237 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

Fail 8 Nov 2023 145,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 18 Nov 2022 128,365 miles

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Fail 18 Nov 2022 128,364 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,807 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,343 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Fail 13 Nov 2020 95,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Pass 1 Nov 2019 80,075 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 1 Nov 2019 80,074 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 17 Nov 2018 64,463 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,192 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

zero emissions

Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,469 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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RO52 EVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO52 EVS, 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

How do I check the history of RO52 EVS?

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What year was RO52 EVS registered?

RO52 EVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is RO52 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 EVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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