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RK62 RYP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,134 mi
Last recorded115,134 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 RYP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 115,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 115,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 110,709 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp lens missing.

tpms light on.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,510 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass missing.

Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp glass missing.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp glass missing

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 92,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,917 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,358 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,800 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and small crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass damaged / missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,777 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,584 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,644 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 RYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 RK62 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

RK62 RYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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