2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · OV62 UNN
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 163,741 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV62 UNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 163,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV62 UNN Mileage History
- 01/04/2025156,365 mi
- 30/04/2025156,702 mi+337 mi
- 30/04/2025156,702 mi
- 15/04/2026163,717 mi+7,015 mi
- 16/04/2026163,741 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 7,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 UNN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (OV62 UNN) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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