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RE62 OAN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,808 mi
Last recorded134,808 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 OAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 134,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure inner mud wing is missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 134,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure inner mud wing is missing ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was loose (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 124,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

both rear brake pipes swelling under coating

small chips on windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2019 124,724 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition All silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring in coil spring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,269 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,036 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,925 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,163 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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RE62 OAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE62 OAN, 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 RE62 OAN registered?

RE62 OAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is RE62 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 OAN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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