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RK62 TOA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,043 mi
Last recorded77,043 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 TOA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 77,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 77,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,654 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 71,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 67,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 62,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,968 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,939 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,626 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,364 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,838 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 TOA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK62 TOA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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