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AO62 UUF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,480 mi
Last recorded88,480 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 UUF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 88,480 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,869 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 81,569 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 81,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,227 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 75,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low and cracked.

Offside Front Tyre cracked.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 16 Nov 2019 68,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pads wear indicator cable broken. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low and cracked.

Offside Front Tyre cracked.

Rear brake discs worn.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 62,252 miles

Front wipers worn but still clearing the windscreen.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low and cracked.

Rear brake disc's worn.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Rear wiper worn.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,106 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,953 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 UUF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 UUF, 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

How do I check the history of AO62 UUF?

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What year was AO62 UUF registered?

AO62 UUF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is AO62 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 UUF 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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