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RV12 YDJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,268 mi
Last recorded66,268 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 66,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 61,378 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,041 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 59,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,067 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,405 miles

no oil on dip stick added 2ltrs to safe level to carry out test

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,651 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 YDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YDJ, 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 RV12 YDJ registered?

RV12 YDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is RV12 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 YDJ 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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