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OY62 OZA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,790 mi
Last recorded83,790 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 OZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,017 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 54,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,730 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 32,179 miles

undertrays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,569 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 23,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and worn on both edges, close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OZA, 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 OZA registered?

OY62 OZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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