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M8 OUB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,118 mi
Last recorded119,118 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 OUB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 119,118 miles

Front Lower Exhaust noisy Flexi pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Undertray in place

Pass 20 Dec 2024 113,420 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,824 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 103,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 103,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,171 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,171 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,736 miles

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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M8 OUB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M8 OUB, 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 M8 OUB registered?

M8 OUB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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