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Y2 RRC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,437 mi
Last recorded128,437 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 RRC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 128,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 122,368 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 122,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 112,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 103,884 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside rears (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 103,884 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside rears (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside rears (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 96,128 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres slightly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 86,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 75,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 54,096 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Pass 7 May 2016 36,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,766 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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Y2 RRC 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 84.6%.

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 Y2 RRC, 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 Y2 RRC registered?

Y2 RRC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is Y2 RRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 RRC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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