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OY62 GAX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,719 mi
Last recorded70,719 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 GAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 70,719 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2026 69,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 60,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 52,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,810 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 46,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,326 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,750 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 40,750 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 32,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,342 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 GAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GAX, 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 GAX registered?

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

Is OY62 GAX safe to buy?

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