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RO62 HCE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,072 mi
Last recorded80,072 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 HCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 80,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,261 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dirt shield insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2025 75,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dirt shield insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,756 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dirt shield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,542 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,389 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 64,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,222 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,063 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,824 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 HCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

RO62 HCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is RO62 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 HCE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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