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GV12 OZC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,226 mi
Last recorded207,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OZC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 207,226 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Overall parking brake force efficiency low, especially nearside

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 207,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Overall parking brake force efficiency low, especially nearside

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 198,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2025 198,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2024 187,183 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Overall parking brake efficiency low, especially nearside

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 187,183 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Overall parking brake efficiency low, especially nearside

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 176,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 164,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,472 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 80,472 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,515 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 63,512 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Offside Front trye wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,157 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2015 27,927 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp slightly damaged

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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GV12 OZC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV12 OZC, 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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GV12 OZC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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