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PK62 RFJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,784 mi
Last recorded111,784 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 111,784 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 111,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 107,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view only just out of zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 101,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges and heavily scored on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 101,834 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges and heavily scored on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 96,475 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,016 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PLASTICE X 3 etc, 245/35/18 X 2 REARS & 225/40/18 X 2 REARS,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,235 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,865 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 79,860 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 75,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 May 2016 66,487 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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PK62 RFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PK62 RFJ, 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 PK62 RFJ registered?

PK62 RFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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