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XX04 RSS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,412 mi
Last recorded47,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 RSS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 47,412 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 41,375 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 39,592 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 36,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 33,596 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 31,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,278 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 23,498 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 19,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2017 19,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 15,720 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 11,458 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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XX04 RSS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 XX04 RSS, 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 XX04 RSS registered?

XX04 RSS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is XX04 RSS safe to buy?

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