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ST12 RVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 RVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 96,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear-most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering arm

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 92,487 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 87,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,766 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 66,216 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Sep 2021 56,467 miles

Service Light Illuminated

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Winter Tyre Fitted N/s/f

Fail 24 Sep 2021 56,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Engine Oil Level Very Low (NOT SHOWING ON DIPSTICK)

Service Light Illuminated

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Winter Tyre Fitted N/s/f

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,730 miles

Front tyres wear/worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,262 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 42,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,786 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,777 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,772 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST12 RVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ST12 RVA, 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 ST12 RVA registered?

ST12 RVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is ST12 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 RVA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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