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AO62 ANP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,218 mi
Last recorded83,218 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ANP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 83,218 miles

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

Offside slight play in inner steering joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,038 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 75,397 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 75,397 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 75,351 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 68,981 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 59,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245-35-18 ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,399 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 47,297 miles

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

Offside Front cuts to tyre side wall

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

Pass 12 May 2017 40,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,418 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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AO62 ANP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AO62 ANP, 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 AO62 ANP registered?

AO62 ANP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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