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RO62 MYK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 MYK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 96,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers everywhere

Fail 7 Sep 2026 96,939 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss fire and engine light flashing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers everywhere

slight exhaust blow at front pipe to middle gasket joint

Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 87,019 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 77,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top/ front control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 77,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top/ front control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi pipes slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut top bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm inner and outer bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,424 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 53,421 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to brake bind

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,222 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,623 miles

Underbody covers spoiling veiw underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,492 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted limiting inspection underneath.

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 MYK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MYK, 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 MYK registered?

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

Is RO62 MYK safe to buy?

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