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ST62 OUY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,342 mi
Last recorded114,342 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 OUY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 114,342 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 114,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre is stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre is stepped on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 109,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre is stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre is stepped on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 109,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1 of 2 arms faulty arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 103,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch leaking on oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 103,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak back of engine (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged has been run flat side wall structure is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch leaking on oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 103,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 96,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,887 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,711 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,955 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 35,648 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,961 miles

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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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ST62 OUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ST62 OUY, 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.

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What year was ST62 OUY registered?

ST62 OUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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