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AO12 OZO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,180 mi
Last recorded145,180 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 145,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 139,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2020 90,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,259 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 56,937 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,775 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 OZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OZO, 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 OZO registered?

AO12 OZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AO12 OZO safe to buy?

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