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VU62 OMA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,418 mi
Last recorded119,418 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 OMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 119,418 miles

front brake disc worn

wear to exhaust flexi section

Pass 2 Jan 2025 111,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 105,038 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 92,707 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 62,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,770 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 35,303 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,124 miles

covers fitted restricting some mot items

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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VU62 OMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU62 OMA, 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 VU62 OMA registered?

VU62 OMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is VU62 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 OMA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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