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C14 ORJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,030 mi
Last recorded120,030 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 ORJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 120,030 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 114,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 110,926 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,348 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 101,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,708 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 89,219 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,586 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 77,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,707 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect boot area due to load

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,834 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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C14 ORJ 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 90.9%.

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 C14 ORJ, 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

How do I check the history of C14 ORJ?

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What year was C14 ORJ registered?

C14 ORJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is C14 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 ORJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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