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OV62 WDM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,921 mi
Last recorded117,921 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 WDM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,921 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 16 May 2025 113,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 30 May 2024 110,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Fail 29 May 2024 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 31 May 2023 104,548 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,015 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,479 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 91,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,185 miles

Front TYRE TO BE REPLACE AS SOON AS

Nearside Rear TYRE TO BE REPLACE AS SOON AS

Offside Front TYRE TO REPLACE SOON

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,503 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,328 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 WDM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

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

Is OV62 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 WDM 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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