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RK62 TLV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,988 mi
Last recorded93,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 81,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 73,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 65,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,428 miles

nsr/osr tyres getting low on tread

Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

nsr/osr tyres getting low on 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 TLV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

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

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