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PN62 OWU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,178 mi
Last recorded49,178 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 OWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 49,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 45,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,261 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension strut mounting slightly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2021 32,259 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,562 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,166 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 26,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,968 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 23,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,731 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,844 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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PN62 OWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PN62 OWU, 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 PN62 OWU registered?

PN62 OWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is PN62 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 OWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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