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OY62 OEZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,522 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,042 miles

slight play / knock in o/s/f rack area

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,606 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,495 miles

Rear Seat belts are obstructed and have not been checked

Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,466 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 OEZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

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

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