2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · OV62 MWK
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 130,340 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV62 MWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 130,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV62 MWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (OV62 MWK) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OV62 MWK Mileage History
- 23/09/2022114,353 mi
- 22/09/2023118,361 mi+4,008 mi
- 20/09/2024126,383 mi+8,022 mi
- 16/09/2025130,108 mi+3,725 mi
- 01/10/2025130,340 mi+232 mi
Average of roughly 5,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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