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AO62 WKT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,140 mi
Last recorded136,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 WKT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 127,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 124,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 118,864 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 118,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 111,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 87,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel on handbrake lever advise adjusting

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Dec 2018 87,642 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad warning sensor wire broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel on handbrake lever advise adjusting

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,774 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2017 64,774 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,859 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,175 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 WKT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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