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AO62 AOU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,576 mi
Last recorded97,576 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 AOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,642 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 76,008 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad sensor fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,509 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 46,363 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

undertrays fitted

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 AOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AO62 AOU, 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 AO62 AOU registered?

AO62 AOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AO62 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 AOU shows 7 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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