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AO62 TOV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,672 mi
Last recorded162,672 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 TOV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 162,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 146,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 133,656 miles

Central undertray fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 121,662 miles

engine under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2021 110,125 miles

brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 95,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise Front Brake pads worn very low, Pad warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 84,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,553 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,249 miles

Offside Front tyre has small cut to cords

Offside Rear tyre has small cut to cords

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,939 miles

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 TOV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TOV, 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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AO62 TOV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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