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EA12 OGR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,852 mi
Last recorded99,852 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OGR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 99,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

center exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,301 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,587 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Led lens starting to detach (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant on undertray area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 86,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Led lens starting to detach (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant on undertray area ()

Front Shock protection sleeves adrift/bump stop deteriorated-nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber protection sleeves adrift/bump stops deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,311 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp cracked after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both rear shocks outer shrouds detached

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.5-4 mm but worn to near bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.5-4 mm but worn to near bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads approx.. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 73,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.5-4 mm but worn to near bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.5-4 mm but worn to near bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads approx.. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6-3.5mm but worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6-3.3mm but worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.3-4mm but worn lower on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust clamp fractured/ cracked but exhaust system is secure

Fail 24 Oct 2020 67,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6-3.5mm but worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6-3.3mm but worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.3-4mm but worn lower on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust clamp fractured/ cracked but exhaust system is secure

Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,572 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,759 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 26,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

os hand brake low effort [reading]

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 OGR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OGR, 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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EA12 OGR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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