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LO04 ODG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,538 mi
Last recorded162,538 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 ODG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 162,538 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 162,538 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 153,561 miles

Aux belt dry noise

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 153,561 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Aux belt dry noise

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 143,467 miles

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 125,432 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 125,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 119,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 107,730 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 100,960 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 83,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,665 miles

child seat fitted

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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LO04 ODG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO04 ODG, 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 LO04 ODG registered?

LO04 ODG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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