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AO12 OLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,394 mi
Last recorded112,394 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 112,394 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 108,862 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 100,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,494 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 82,494 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,179 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 66,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Rear both sides tyre has cracks on outer wall

Fail 25 Sep 2017 63,843 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven parking brake (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both sides tyre has cracks on outer wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre structure cracked

Offside Front tyre structure cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,792 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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AO12 OLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AO12 OLX, 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 AO12 OLX registered?

AO12 OLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AO12 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 OLX 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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