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RV62 UWH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,379 mi
Last recorded96,379 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 UWH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 96,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Pad Slightly Damaged

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

Under Shields Fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,619 miles

parking brake requires attention poor reading n/s/r

under shields fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2025 88,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake requires attention poor reading n/s/r

under shields fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,769 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,403 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 67,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,142 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,149 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,473 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,550 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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RV62 UWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RV62 UWH, 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 RV62 UWH registered?

RV62 UWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is RV62 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 UWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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