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RE62 SON

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,541 mi
Last recorded91,541 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 SON
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,541 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 81,274 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 81,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,756 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 71,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,474 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top bearing mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 55,474 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top bearing mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 37,598 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 4,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 4,098 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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RE62 SON is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SON, 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 SON registered?

RE62 SON is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is RE62 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 SON shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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