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OY62 FYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,537 mi
Last recorded189,537 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 FYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 189,537 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 189,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 178,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2023 168,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 158,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 150,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 140,497 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 128,625 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 128,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 118,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing secured by tape … partially obscuring view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower advise remove sticker from swept area

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,306 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 69,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,871 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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OY62 FYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY62 FYV, 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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What year was OY62 FYV registered?

OY62 FYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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