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AO12 UMB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,452 mi
Last recorded102,452 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,452 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 88,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 88,858 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pipes part inspected under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,113 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 27,874 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 21,063 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 21,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UMB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 UMB, 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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AO12 UMB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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