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RK62 RXX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,319 mi
Last recorded73,319 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 RXX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 73,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

o/s paint/panel damage

Fail 20 Aug 2026 73,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s paint/panel damage

Pass 12 Sep 2025 70,907 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,573 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Fail 22 Sep 2022 63,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,758 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,305 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Fail 3 Sep 2020 58,305 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/r bumper damage

Fail 4 Sep 2019 55,267 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/r bumper damage

Pass 1 Sep 2018 49,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,805 miles

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,831 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 20 Aug 2016 38,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn unevenly

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,871 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in the side wall

Offiside front tyre has a nail in tread

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 RXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK62 RXX, 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 RK62 RXX?

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What year was RK62 RXX registered?

RK62 RXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is RK62 RXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK62 RXX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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