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RO62 RMX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,248 mi
Last recorded77,248 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 RMX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 77,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 77,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 73,517 miles

Engine cover & under body covers fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,196 miles

Engine cover and under body covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover & under trays

Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover, undertray and lower sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 33,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine shields & floor pan covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,064 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,688 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,966 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 RMX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

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

Is RO62 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 RMX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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