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PX62 OSV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,683 mi
Last recorded121,683 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 OSV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 121,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays on vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,291 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,735 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,098 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 56,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,040 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,261 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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PX62 OSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 PX62 OSV, 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 PX62 OSV registered?

PX62 OSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is PX62 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX62 OSV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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