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AO62 ONC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,878 mi
Last recorded166,878 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ONC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 166,878 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 166,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 159,121 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 150,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 139,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 139,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,205 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,152 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,953 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

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 ONC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

AO62 ONC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AO62 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ONC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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