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OV62 AAE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,942 mi
Last recorded93,942 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 AAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 93,942 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 93,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 120,994 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,286 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,604 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

oil level on minimum

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,391 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,372 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,218 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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OV62 AAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV62 AAE, 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 OV62 AAE registered?

OV62 AAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is OV62 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 AAE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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