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AO62 OKL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,639 mi
Last recorded76,639 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,112 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,083 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 60,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,893 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,853 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,129 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre almost bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front tyre has been kerbed.

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 50,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre almost bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front tyre has been kerbed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 45,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,191 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,713 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre worn on inner edegs

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 OKL 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 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 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

AO62 OKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AO62 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 OKL 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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