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OY62 TWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,256 mi
Last recorded73,256 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 73,256 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,421 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,666 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 62,666 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,191 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 57,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 54,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,353 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre won severely on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,424 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,257 miles

All 4 tyres perished and starting to crack in-between tread

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

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

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 TWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

OY62 TWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is OY62 TWE safe to buy?

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