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LA62 OVW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,645 mi
Last recorded82,645 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 OVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,818 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 80,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 78,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 75,407 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,742 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,361 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 68,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 64,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,369 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 59,369 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,316 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 OVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVW, 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 LA62 OVW registered?

LA62 OVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LA62 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA62 OVW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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