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RO62 SVV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,580 mi
Last recorded117,580 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 SVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,580 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges) (225/40-18

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,132 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn to 3mm and low outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,278 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 SVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

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

Is RO62 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 SVV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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