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RK62 VPP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,492 mi
Last recorded75,492 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 75,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 74,337 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 74,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 66,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,580 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,549 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,310 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,035 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 45,035 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,866 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 VPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

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

Is RK62 VPP safe to buy?

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