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FG62 RKV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,786 mi
Last recorded202,786 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 RKV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 202,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 188,615 miles

Brake warning light on

Front Both tyres out of shape

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 167,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx, 3 - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid level low

brake warning light on

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2021 132,987 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 132,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2020 119,612 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2020 119,611 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pad warning (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2019 111,731 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated and check brake pads warning light on (1.1.10 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge down to second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2019 111,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside front has no patton (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high offside front has no patton (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated and check brake pads warning light on (1.1.10 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge down to second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,823 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory note at time of test brake pad warning light on but new brake fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2017 85,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 64,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside undertray insecure due to damage

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

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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FG62 RKV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG62 RKV, 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 FG62 RKV registered?

FG62 RKV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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