2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · RJ61 RNO
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 91,781 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ61 RNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 91,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RJ61 RNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (RJ61 RNO) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ61 RNO Mileage History
- 14/07/202257,521 mi
- 04/07/202365,474 mi+7,953 mi
- 01/07/202476,638 mi+11,164 mi
- 01/07/202591,768 mi+15,130 mi
- 10/07/202591,781 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 11,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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