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YF61 RVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,157 mi
Last recorded135,157 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 RVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 135,157 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 135,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn links x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 122,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 122,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 98,670 miles

all brakes worn

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 19 May 2020 81,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,532 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 75,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,940 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,680 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,820 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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YF61 RVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF61 RVA, 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

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What year was YF61 RVA registered?

YF61 RVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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