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RK62 RZW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,150 mi
Last recorded196,150 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 196,150 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 190,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 183,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 175,899 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 167,842 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 167,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 159,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 158,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 158,350 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 155,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 155,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 145,130 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,561 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 127,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 RZW 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 RK62 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

RK62 RZW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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