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RO62 CTZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,814 mi
Last recorded129,814 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 CTZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 129,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 98,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 98,580 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 77,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 73,218 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 73,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,780 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 50,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 CTZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

RO62 CTZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is RO62 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 CTZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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