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OY62 ORG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,514 mi
Last recorded72,514 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 ORG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 72,514 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 72,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,358 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 70,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,636 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,414 miles

Offside Rear 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 26 Mar 2021 49,938 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 3.5 mm

Pass 21 Apr 2020 45,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pad appear low

Offside Front Inner brake pad appear very low

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,036 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,910 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 ORG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

OY62 ORG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is OY62 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 ORG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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