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RK62 TRV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,787 mi
Last recorded163,787 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 TRV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 163,787 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area very slight (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff area wet

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 155,263 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff Wet

Fail 14 Jan 2022 155,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff Wet

Pass 20 Jan 2021 144,712 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front vehicle has panel damage

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 144,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Nearside Front vehicle has panel damage

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 133,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff seepage

Fail 17 Jan 2020 133,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff seepage

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,802 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 6 Oct 2017 115,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,281 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,823 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 TRV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

RK62 TRV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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