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RV62 EHE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,888 mi
Last recorded127,888 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 EHE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 127,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

day time running light inop

Fail 29 Dec 2025 127,843 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn traction control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured and both front axle (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat ()

Nearside Front day running lamp inop

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,727 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 111,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,742 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 101,033 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 101,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,112 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 96,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working started working (with cover removed) advise new led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,850 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,196 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,005 miles

CUT IN OUTER WALL OF O/S/F TYRE

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN LOW ON TREAD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,094 miles

CUT IN OUTER WALL OF O/S/F TYRE

SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

Fail 18 Sep 2015 55,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CUT IN OUTER WALL OF O/S/F TYRE

SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

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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RV62 EHE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RV62 EHE, 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 RV62 EHE registered?

RV62 EHE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is RV62 EHE safe to buy?

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