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RJ62 XAK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,319 mi
Last recorded122,319 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 XAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 122,319 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald at inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald at inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 122,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald at inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald at inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,209 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge 205/55X16

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge 205/55X16

Fail 24 Mar 2025 113,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge 205/55X16

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge 205/55X16

Pass 25 Mar 2024 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 96,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 84,052 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 70,759 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 56,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 41,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,445 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,113 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,837 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 19,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RJ62 XAK, 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

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What year was RJ62 XAK registered?

RJ62 XAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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