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AO62 OMS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OMS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 95,654 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 92,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,531 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight play in steering

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,901 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,900 miles

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

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

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

slight misting of oil around rear diff

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,313 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 48,129 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges and perishing dot code 35/12

nearside tyre perishing dot code 35/12

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 25,842 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 25,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,361 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 16,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OMS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

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

Is AO62 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 OMS 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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