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RO62 PWX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,002 mi
Last recorded107,002 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 PWX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 107,002 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 106,661 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,294 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 79,411 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,906 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 63,965 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 63,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 51,545 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,153 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edges , tread perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F wearing on outer edges , tread perished

Fail 19 Nov 2018 50,153 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Condensation in N/S/R lamp unit

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edges , tread perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F wearing on outer edges , tread perished

Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,951 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and perished.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,610 miles

N/S/F tyre tread perished

O/S/F tyre tread perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,004 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,665 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 PWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

RO62 PWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is RO62 PWX safe to buy?

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