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RK62 TOV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,990 mi
Last recorded149,990 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 TOV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 149,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 147,349 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 147,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 129,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 112,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,048 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,138 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,565 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 85,405 miles

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

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2020 85,175 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,048 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 49,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,460 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 TOV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK62 TOV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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