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RF62 RFE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,602 mi
Last recorded116,602 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 RFE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,602 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or in steering gear itself ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 108,361 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,174 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,741 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,874 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 11 May 2019 56,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 52,191 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,834 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 48,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,092 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 RFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

RF62 RFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is RF62 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF62 RFE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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