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OU62 XJO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,562 mi
Last recorded151,562 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 XJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,562 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 151,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,770 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 131,098 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 131,098 miles

Road wheel fixing missing N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,650 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,613 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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OU62 XJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU62 XJO, 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 OU62 XJO registered?

OU62 XJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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