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RA12 WTE

2012 Bmw 1 Series · Petrol · 1590cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model1 Series
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Bmw 1 Series Petrol 1590cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 49,003 miles on the clock, averaging 2,228 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Bmw 1 Series issues include r/2018/132 and october 2013 vacuum pump recall.

MOT & Mileage History for RA12 WTE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
49,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2023
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
2,228

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,003 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,048
Average per year2,228
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA12 WTE 44k45k46k48k49k '23'25'24

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage45,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,354 miles
PASS
Mileage43,601 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage43,591 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Bmw 1 Series

These are the most commonly reported problems on Bmw 1 Series models (2004–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

R/2018/132

October 2013 vacuum pump recall

Timing chain issues

Ignition coil failures

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 WTE
MakeBmw
Model1 Series
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RA12 WTE

What car is RA12 WTE?

RA12 WTE is an red Bmw 1 Series, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RA12 WTE?

The last recorded mileage for RA12 WTE was 49,003 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA12 WTE passed its MOT?

RA12 WTE has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is RA12 WTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA12 WTE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RA12 WTE?

RA12 WTE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.