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PX62 RYZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,360 mi
Last recorded132,360 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 RYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 132,360 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 132,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,269 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 114,576 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 114,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside of tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stop rubbers broken

Pass 15 Sep 2023 113,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,565 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 110,959 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,262 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 107,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,143 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 54,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PX62 RYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PX62 RYZ, 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 PX62 RYZ registered?

PX62 RYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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