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ST62 OVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 OVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 64,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 57,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 48,849 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 48,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 41,484 miles

Nearside Front brake wear wire hanging down from caliper

Fail 27 Oct 2022 41,484 miles

Nearside Front brake wear wire hanging down from caliper

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 36,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 33,329 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,942 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 25,435 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 9,027 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 8,737 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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ST62 OVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 ST62 OVA, 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 ST62 OVA registered?

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

Is ST62 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 OVA 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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