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RK62 RXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,288 mi
Last recorded107,288 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 RXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 107,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 101,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 97,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,299 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,549 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at outer edge [205/55/16 91W] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split/not clearing screen effectively

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 45,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 36,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,857 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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RK62 RXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK62 RXW, 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 RK62 RXW registered?

RK62 RXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is RK62 RXW safe to buy?

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