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OV62 MWK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,088 mi
Last recorded139,088 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 MWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 139,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front steering aim tie rod end play

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,340 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 130,108 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front inner steering arm tie rod end play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm cracking tearing (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 126,383 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,361 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory offside font steering arm tie rod end play knocking

Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,353 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 110,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 105,472 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,428 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror back cover missing

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,121 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 75,963 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,857 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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 MWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc 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 OV62 MWK, 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 MWK registered?

OV62 MWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is OV62 MWK safe to buy?

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