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RK62 SKD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,210 mi
Last recorded124,210 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 SKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 124,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside+nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 113,326 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 96,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,136 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,005 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,590 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 66,589 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,637 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,859 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 41,828 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 SKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKD, 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 RK62 SKD registered?

RK62 SKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is RK62 SKD safe to buy?

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