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VW05 RAY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,240 mi
Last recorded79,240 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW05 RAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 77,766 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 77,766 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,239 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer ( 215/40/18 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,463 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,593 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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VW05 RAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VW05 RAY, 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

How do I check the history of VW05 RAY?

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What year was VW05 RAY registered?

VW05 RAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is VW05 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW05 RAY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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