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M743 OBE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,983 mi
Last recorded60,983 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM743 OBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 60,983 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

strong smell of clutch when running

Pass 10 Jun 2025 60,267 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,259 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 39,938 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 33,671 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,531 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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M743 OBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M743 OBE, 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

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What year was M743 OBE registered?

M743 OBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is M743 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M743 OBE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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