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OV62 TYK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,620 mi
Last recorded170,620 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 TYK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 170,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 162,994 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 162,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 149,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 128,388 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 128,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp bulb cover missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 113,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp bulb cover missing.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 97,090 miles

both front and o/s/rear tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Fail 9 May 2019 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front and o/s/rear tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2018 87,311 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 76,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,759 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,777 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 TYK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV62 TYK registered?

OV62 TYK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is OV62 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 TYK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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