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PS62 RGS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,378 mi
Last recorded124,378 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS62 RGS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,378 miles

Central Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 124,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 124,357 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 121,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 121,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 121,051 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 121,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 107,885 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 107,880 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,874 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,336 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 62,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and nail in tread 225/45/17

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,559 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 39,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre bald on both edges

Offside Rear tyre on legal imit

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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PS62 RGS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PS62 RGS, 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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PS62 RGS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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