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RV12 MUE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,269 mi
Last recorded57,269 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 MUE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 57,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 53,654 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 49,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ( ATTENTION ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,850 miles

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 44,819 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working On side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,503 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 28,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,202 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres very low on tread on outer edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 7 Apr 2017 25,202 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong bulbs fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong bulbs fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users too high due to wrong bulbs fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres very low on tread on outer edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 15,639 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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RV12 MUE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV12 MUE, 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 RV12 MUE registered?

RV12 MUE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 MUE safe to buy?

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