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OV62 XKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,684 mi
Last recorded125,684 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 XKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 125,684 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 125,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 120,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in head light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,209 miles

Offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2022 116,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,853 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play in steering rack offside

Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,712 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,425 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,052 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,882 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,555 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 XKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

OV62 XKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is OV62 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 XKF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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