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RE62 NEO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,046 mi
Last recorded114,046 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 NEO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 114,046 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 114,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 101,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn outer edge/cracking and damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 101,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn outer edge/cracking and damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 93,733 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 93,733 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror in drivers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,097 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,829 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 78,811 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,718 miles

handbrake readings just passed

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,012 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 52,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 43,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,928 miles

Child seats fitted

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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RE62 NEO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE62 NEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE62 NEO registered?

RE62 NEO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is RE62 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 NEO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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