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BA04 OMZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,060 mi
Last recorded58,060 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 OMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 58,060 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 57,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 56,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,297 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,613 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,998 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under cover's fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 36,998 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

under cover's fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,220 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,028 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 18,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BA04 OMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 BA04 OMZ, 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 BA04 OMZ registered?

BA04 OMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BA04 OMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 OMZ 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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