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AO12 SVS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,830 mi
Last recorded207,830 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 207,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 194,807 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 181,829 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 147,090 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen

Central Rear Heat shield loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 129,782 miles

Central Rear Slight oil leak from diff

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 129,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen

Central Rear Slight oil leak from diff

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,228 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak from driveshaft

Fail 5 Aug 2020 115,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak from driveshaft

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,579 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,252 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 68,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,248 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 SVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

AO12 SVS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AO12 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 SVS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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