2012 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · RF62 OLN
2012 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 112,702 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF62 OLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 112,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
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RF62 OLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (RF62 OLN) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
RF62 OLN Mileage History
- 13/08/2024102,758 mi
- 14/08/2024102,758 mi
- 07/08/2025108,952 mi+6,194 mi
- 10/08/2026112,702 mi+3,750 mi
- 24/08/2026112,702 mi
Average of roughly 4,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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