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RO62 CTY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,158 mi
Last recorded148,158 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 CTY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 148,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf+nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr+nsr ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 133,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2025 133,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 120,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 115,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 115,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 109,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 109,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 107,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high * (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high * (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Upper headlamp cover missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,918 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 93,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 88,249 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 88,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RO62 CTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RO62 CTY, 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 RO62 CTY registered?

RO62 CTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is RO62 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 CTY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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