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OV62 UNX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 UNX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 94,237 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 94,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 85,909 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 85,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,980 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 71,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2023 71,120 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamps corroding

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,145 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,713 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 UNX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

OV62 UNX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is OV62 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 UNX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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