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EO62 OKE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,741 mi
Last recorded143,741 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 OKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 143,741 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 143,625 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 128,878 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 128,878 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 123,691 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 123,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,869 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 117,869 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,324 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,905 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,742 miles

BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR WORN QUITE LOW. REC RENEW SOON.

FRONT TYRES QUITE WORN. ESP OSF

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 63,780 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 63,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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EO62 OKE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EO62 OKE, 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 EO62 OKE registered?

EO62 OKE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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