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RF62 OEC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,628 mi
Last recorded101,628 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 OEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 101,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 100,295 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2024 98,760 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a large cut in inner sidewall no cord showing

Fail 17 Jan 2020 72,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a large cut in inner sidewall no cord showing

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,972 miles

All 4 tyres perishing in tread

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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RF62 OEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RF62 OEC, 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 RF62 OEC registered?

RF62 OEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is RF62 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF62 OEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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