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OW62 WOW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,721 mi
Last recorded116,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW62 WOW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 116,721 miles

Offside Front day time running light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 116,639 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 114,225 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 110,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 110,342 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,377 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,918 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 88,944 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 88,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,738 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,489 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 30,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OW62 WOW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OW62 WOW, 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 OW62 WOW registered?

OW62 WOW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is OW62 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW62 WOW 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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