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OV62 MFN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,984 mi
Last recorded161,984 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 MFN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 161,984 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 161,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition CRACKED ALL ALONG SCREEN AND HALF WAY UP SCREEN IN FRONT OF DRIVER AND PASSANGE SIDE TOO. ANDCHIPED IN CENTER OF SCREEN (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 154,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp condensation in lamp but good pattern on beam

Fail 22 Mar 2023 154,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp condensation in lamp but good pattern on beam

Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,224 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,107 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,372 miles

Offside Indicator flashes intermittently

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,628 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,633 miles

emission clean

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,648 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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 MFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

OV62 MFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is OV62 MFN safe to buy?

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