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FD12 OZA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,468 mi
Last recorded167,468 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 OZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 167,468 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 167,446 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 9 Mar 2022 152,984 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 152,981 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 134,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 126,518 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 126,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,798 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

215/40ZR18Y

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,213 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,796 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre worn thin/nearing wear indicators

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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FD12 OZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD12 OZA, 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 FD12 OZA registered?

FD12 OZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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