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AO12 OLC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OLC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,277 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 82,481 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 63,659 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 63,659 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,904 miles

corrosion and wear on brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 39,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,771 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO12 OLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO12 OLC, 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 AO12 OLC registered?

AO12 OLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AO12 OLC safe to buy?

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