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EA12 OFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,522 mi
Last recorded115,522 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OFP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,522 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 115,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,701 miles

Nearside driving lamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,016 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,815 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,559 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 64,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,719 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 49,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,438 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and osr tyre worn to 2mm in centre

Osf fog lamp lens missing

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 OFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFP, 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 EA12 OFP registered?

EA12 OFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is EA12 OFP safe to buy?

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