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GF12 OEC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,557 mi
Last recorded148,557 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 OEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 148,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 148,556 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 142,300 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 142,300 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 126,100 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,785 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box. ??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Day running lamp in op.

Fail 9 Dec 2022 114,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box. ??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Day running lamp in op.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,834 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Nearside slight condensation in headlight

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,176 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front wiper blades juddering

Near side front side light sporadicly not working (working at time of test)

Near side rear bump stop broken. off side bump stop perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play from off side inner steering arm joint

condensation in near side head light

Pass 27 Nov 2019 85,969 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

VEHICLE WET ON UNDERSIDE DUE TO WEATHER

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,363 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,129 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 42,120 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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GF12 OEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF12 OEC, 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 GF12 OEC registered?

GF12 OEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is GF12 OEC safe to buy?

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