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OV62 WLO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,003 mi
Last recorded182,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 WLO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 182,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 158,944 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 135,606 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,015 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Nov 2018 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,292 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 42,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,597 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 WLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

OV62 WLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is OV62 WLO safe to buy?

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