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Y9 RMO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,919 mi
Last recorded126,919 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 RMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 126,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod fore-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Rear-most tie rod out of alignment due to impact damage, fouling the adjacent sub-frame. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread worn through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Internal knock from steering rack O/S, when wheel rocked laterally.

Nearside Front Outer Wheel rim damaged causing a sharp edge. which potentially could damage tyre.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Rear-most inner tie rod mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,221 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 113,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,418 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,482 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,102 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,104 miles

front and rear inner pads low

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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Y9 RMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y9 RMO, 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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Y9 RMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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