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OV62 UNK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,440 mi
Last recorded68,440 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 68,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,654 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 64,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 60,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,768 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 42,608 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 42,608 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,268 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,144 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

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

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

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 UNK 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 85.7%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

OV62 UNK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is OV62 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 UNK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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