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AV62 OFH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,398 mi
Last recorded150,398 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OFH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 150,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 140,544 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 140,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning on central display

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

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

OSR brake wear indicator wire broken

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 130,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 130,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers bump stop deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 111,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,743 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,146 miles

Front N/S+O/S tyres worn outer edges

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,036 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 76,036 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,447 miles

Nearside Front tread worn uneven

Offside Front tread worn uneven

Offside Rear tread worn uneven

Fail 27 Nov 2017 55,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tread worn uneven

Offside Front tread worn uneven

Offside Rear tread worn uneven

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,611 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,528 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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AV62 OFH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV62 OFH, 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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AV62 OFH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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