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OV62 UKT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,286 mi
Last recorded81,286 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 UKT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 81,286 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 81,286 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 77,741 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 74,796 miles

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

Rear number plate lights slight dim

Pass 29 May 2023 72,009 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge. both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 13 May 2022 68,707 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,580 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,233 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,310 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,506 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 UKT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

OV62 UKT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is OV62 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 UKT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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