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OV62 WYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,901 mi
Last recorded123,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 WYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 123,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 115,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

No front Daytime Running Lights

Fail 5 Jun 2025 115,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

No front Daytime Running Lights

Pass 31 May 2024 107,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges and slight deformed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Showing 30kg of fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges and slightly deformed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2024 107,312 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED headlight bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Showing 60kg of fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear lights (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges and slight deformed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Showing 30kg of fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges and slightly deformed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2023 93,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 76,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 68,128 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,053 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,141 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2019 61,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,803 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 52,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,147 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,044 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,942 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 WYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WYM, 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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OV62 WYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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