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MT62 OYE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,994 mi
Last recorded189,994 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 OYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 189,994 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 189,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 171,601 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 171,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 154,150 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 153,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 131,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 108,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 92,643 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,188 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,221 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,111 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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MT62 OYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT62 OYE, 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 MT62 OYE registered?

MT62 OYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is MT62 OYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 OYE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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