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RJ62 GYB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,833 mi
Last recorded37,833 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 GYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 37,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 32,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2023 28,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 23,275 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 22,677 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 22,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 22,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 21,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 19,574 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2017 17,599 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 15,234 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,747 miles

Undercovers fitted.

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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RJ62 GYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 RJ62 GYB, 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 RJ62 GYB?

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What year was RJ62 GYB registered?

RJ62 GYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is RJ62 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ62 GYB 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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