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AF62 RYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,127 mi
Last recorded109,127 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 RYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 109,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,377 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,376 miles

Centre Exhaust Shield Damaged

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2022 81,373 miles

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

Centre Exhaust Shield Damaged

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/ worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,623 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,240 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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AF62 RYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF62 RYV, 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 AF62 RYV registered?

AF62 RYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AF62 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 RYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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