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S500 RFD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,522 mi
Last recorded46,522 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 46,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 42,689 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 39,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 34,566 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 34,558 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 27,001 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 25,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 23,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 21,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 19,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 17,077 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 14,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 11,863 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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S500 RFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S500 RFD, 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 S500 RFD registered?

S500 RFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is S500 RFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 RFD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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