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RE62 PVO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 PVO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 124,998 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 124,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 118,675 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 91,870 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 80,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,005 miles

Front Lower Both front suspension arms bushes starting to detach from arms

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,391 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R17 91W run flat ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 65,453 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 65,412 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,673 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 55,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 44,521 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,225 miles

Nail in the tread section of the O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in the tread section of the O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RE62 PVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PVO, 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

How do I check the history of RE62 PVO?

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What year was RE62 PVO registered?

RE62 PVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is RE62 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 PVO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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