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AO62 EHG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,738 mi
Last recorded92,738 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,738 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear corrosion bands inner/outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,311 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,371 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 81,371 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 73,759 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 73,759 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,544 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 49,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 45,545 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 32,764 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,280 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,738 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 18,738 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 EHG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EHG, 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 EHG registered?

AO62 EHG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AO62 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 EHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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