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RE62 OAS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,341 mi
Last recorded27,341 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 OAS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 27,341 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 26,942 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 26,155 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 26,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 21,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,633 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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RE62 OAS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE62 OAS, 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 OAS registered?

RE62 OAS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is RE62 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 OAS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE62 OAS have outstanding finance?

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