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RO62 OJZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,985 mi
Last recorded46,985 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 OJZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 46,985 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 41,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 37,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge but not showing cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 34,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,848 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Sep 2020 25,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 24,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,599 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,722 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,320 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

off side front tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,031 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 20,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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RO62 OJZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RO62 OJZ, 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 RO62 OJZ registered?

RO62 OJZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is RO62 OJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 OJZ 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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