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RF62 PJV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,339 mi
Last recorded81,339 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 PJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 81,339 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 81,339 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 77,915 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 77,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords starting to come through (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,603 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,153 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,829 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 46,184 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jan 2020 40,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,496 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

NSR tyre sidewall damaged

OSF tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

OSR tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,221 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 31,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,271 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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RF62 PJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF62 PJV, 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 RF62 PJV?

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What year was RF62 PJV registered?

RF62 PJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is RF62 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF62 PJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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