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LA62 OVT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,404 mi
Last recorded140,404 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 OVT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 140,404 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play or bush in rack ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 140,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play or bush in rack ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 128,070 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,461 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 115,451 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 101,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,212 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2019 71,169 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,349 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,873 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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LA62 OVT 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 LA62 OVT, 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

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What year was LA62 OVT registered?

LA62 OVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is LA62 OVT safe to buy?

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