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EA12 OFN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,100 mi
Last recorded101,100 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OFN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 101,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,975 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,214 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

front & rear brake discs showing signs of wear

slight exhaust leak front joint area

Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,577 miles

brake discs pitted with corrosion front and rear

slight exhaust blow from front flex pipe

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,614 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 55,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 48,904 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 42,919 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,567 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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EA12 OFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA12 OFN, 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 EA12 OFN registered?

EA12 OFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is EA12 OFN safe to buy?

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