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XX51 RAE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,080 mi
Last recorded101,080 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX51 RAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 101,080 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 101,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 94,746 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 80,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,814 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 57,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,686 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,486 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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XX51 RAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XX51 RAE, 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 XX51 RAE registered?

XX51 RAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is XX51 RAE safe to buy?

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