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RO62 DVB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,463 mi
Last recorded106,463 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 DVB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 106,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 88,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 78,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,574 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,673 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under cover's fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,075 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,234 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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RO62 DVB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RO62 DVB, 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 RO62 DVB registered?

RO62 DVB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is RO62 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 DVB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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