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OY62 CDV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,714 mi
Last recorded133,714 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 CDV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 133,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 120,689 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 117,353 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 115,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,609 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,476 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,021 miles

Nearside front pad warning wire broken.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,875 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily & balding on edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,885 miles

nsr tyre 2mm

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 29 Oct 2016 88,043 miles

Emissions tested & met but the DSM could not register

front pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OY62 CDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 OY62 CDV, 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 OY62 CDV registered?

OY62 CDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is OY62 CDV safe to buy?

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