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RV12 WVT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,738 mi
Last recorded156,738 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 WVT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 156,738 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 152,155 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 148,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,127 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 130,944 miles

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 130,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,331 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 103,074 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2018 93,128 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,015 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 WVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RV12 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

RV12 WVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is RV12 WVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 WVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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