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RJ62 RKK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 RKK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,053 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 111,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,109 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,117 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,755 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,268 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 77,268 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,345 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,994 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,676 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,050 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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RJ62 RKK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RKK, 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 RJ62 RKK registered?

RJ62 RKK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is RJ62 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ62 RKK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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