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CK62 RRU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,440 mi
Last recorded144,440 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 RRU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 144,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 140,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 136,097 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just starting to weep a little (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 131,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 131,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2022 127,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 122,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake very slightly sticking

Fail 8 Sep 2021 122,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake very slightly sticking

Pass 3 Sep 2020 113,996 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 113,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed insecure on mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,481 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,338 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,335 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Two chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 83,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Front badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,706 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,028 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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CK62 RRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK62 RRU, 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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CK62 RRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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