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BG12 OBD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,114 mi
Last recorded171,114 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OBD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 171,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 163,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 157,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 147,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 137,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 137,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2018 123,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,213 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 108,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 89,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 67,543 miles

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

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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BG12 OBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG12 OBD, 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 BG12 OBD registered?

BG12 OBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BG12 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 OBD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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