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EN12 OWC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,723 mi
Last recorded107,723 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 OWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,723 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 91,765 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,614 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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EN12 OWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN12 OWC, 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 EN12 OWC?

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What year was EN12 OWC registered?

EN12 OWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is EN12 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 OWC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN12 OWC have outstanding finance?

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