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OV62 UOF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,872 mi
Last recorded169,872 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 169,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 161,580 miles

Offside Front slight play in tie rod inner bush

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 161,579 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear discs (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in tie rod inner bush

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 158,053 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 158,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 144,996 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 156,538 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 156,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2019 98,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,299 miles

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

condensation in near side headlight

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,909 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,692 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 60,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,210 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 UOF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UOF, 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 UOF registered?

OV62 UOF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is OV62 UOF safe to buy?

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